Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Lizetta stared blankly at the man before her, on the verge of surrendering for a moment, as she extended her hand to comfort him.

But she snapped back to reality, pushing him away forcefully, her brows furrowed. "It's different! Don't try to confuse me!"

She tried to turn away, but he wrapped his arms around her waist again, his eyes filled with helpless resignation. "How is it different, Liz? Don't be so hard on me."

Lizetta bit her lip, looking down. "My brother never hurt me!"

Her words didn't accuse him directly, but each one reminded him of the pain he had caused her. Like a series of soft needles, they pierced into Remington's heart, making his expression stiffen.

Lizetta continued, "Of course, if you think I'm being hypocritical, after we get divorced, you can just be my brother again. Considering how you used to take care of me, if you ever needed it, I'd take care of you, even if you were paralyzed."

Remington was speechless.

"Let go," Lizetta indicated.

into her cold eyes and sighed deeply, reluctantly releasing his hold on her. But as she turned away, he couldn't bear it, pulling her back into his embrace, asking, "Liz,

was hoarse, filled with frustration and sorrow. Lately, he felt her being hot and cold, and just when he thought he had swayed her a little, she would retreat

once your

No matter how far or cold you are, I'm always there when you come home, under your control. You're

smile appeared on her lips. In fact, she had never truly believed that Remington

her sarcastic

Remington's chest heaved,

breath. He let go of Lizetta, pulling at his tie and unbuttoning his shirt, his eyes reddened, staring at her, grating out, "It's like karma. I didn't believe you loved me and hurt you. Now, you're doing the same to

Lizetta's hand forcefully, placing it over his heart. Her fingertips felt his chaotic heartbeat,

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