Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Remington adjusted his tie and stepped into the room with determination.

"Liz, I'm not trying to control you, just looking out for you."

"We're nothing to each other now; I don't need Mr. Dashiell's care."

Lizetta replied coldly, believing that staying away from him was the quickest way to heal.

Remington frowned, wanting to say more, but the hospital room door creaked open, and Yolanda's voice followed.

"Liz, guess who's here to see you? Mr. Madden dropped by."

With Yolanda's cheerful voice, she walked in, followed by a tall figure, Jerome.

Apparently visiting, he wasn't in his usual sharp attire but wore a simple white tee under a navy-striped blazer, relaxed yet still showcasing his upright posture.

He carried a thermal container, following Yolanda, his gaze immediately landing on Lizetta.

Then, his eyes were drawn to the red booklet in Lizetta's hands.

A divorce certificate.

"Seems like my timing could've been better? Mr. Dashiell, you don't mind, do you?"

Clearly, the divorce was fresh, and Jerome hesitated slightly.

turned to Jerome,

were clear, and Remington wished he could kick him out right there and

of gratitude for saving Lizetta last night or Jerome's

now openly pursue her, be around

moved, might develop feelings for another man, belong to

the man who had been calm at the moment of receiving the divorce

grew darker, coldly saying, "Do you think I'd mind you

forward, positioning herself between Remington and the hospital bed,

to chat with you, she'll definitely listen

spoke, Yolanda fetched a chair for Jerome, placing

Remington's cold gaze, Yolanda rolled

people mind or not, Mr. Madden, you

a visitor here,

who is he to

would leave in a

made his way to

didn't get the chance to

properly yesterday, please, sit."

the man across the room, offering Jerome

to sit down, placing the thermal container on

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