Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Liz frowned, instinctively stepping back as the man approached.

That step froze Remington in his tracks, darkening his already stern face.

"Liz, come here. I'll take you for your prenatal checkup," he said, barely concealing his anger as he reached out to her.

Before Liz could respond, Yolanda crossed her arms and said, "Oh, Mr. Dashiell has a moment to spare? With your busy schedule, you still find time for Liz, who's just lost her mom. We really shouldn't trouble you, after all, Liz isn't your concern anymore."

After her comment, Yolanda gave Hamilton a significant look.

Hamilton immediately lifted the sign he was holding, waving it at Remington.

But in the next second, Remington grabbed the sign and tossed it in a perfect arc into a nearby trash can.

Yolanda glared at Hamilton, her look clearly asking, "How could you be so useless?"

Hamilton shrugged innocently, "I didn't expect him to actually do something about it. Mr. Dashiell is so ruthless; no wonder Liz is ditching him even while pregnant!"

"Ruthless? Do you know what he's best at?" Yolanda, forgiving Hamilton's fumble, chimed in.

"No idea."

two hearts

two mocked Remington while Liz

past, Remington's friends had sneered

Hamilton, his gaze fixed on Liz, the pressure in his eyes immense as he repeated, "Come

because she saw him as a brother, a husband, someone she could trust

to treat him

she stepped towards Hogan, trying

didn't plan

need your help. I've already agreed to register at Skyline Hospital with my senior brother, who will arrange everything for me. I just wish

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rejection was clear, leaving no room for Remington's

people, no one

that Remington should

and back off,

cared about maintaining his dignity in public, Liz turned

and nodded,

suddenly moved forward, grabbing Liz by the arm. Before Liz could react, he snatched the teddy

car. "Remington! Have you no shame!" Yolanda yelled, about to chase after them,