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,

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

debt of gratitude for saving Lizetta last night or Jerome's

were divorced. Other men could now openly pursue her, be around her. Offering kindness,

moved, might develop feelings for another man, belong

of receiving the divorce certificate suddenly felt a storm brewing

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

Remington and the hospital

chat with you, she'll definitely listen to what

a chair for Jerome, placing it beside

cold gaze, Yolanda rolled her eyes,

or not, Mr. Madden, you shouldn't

visitor here, and

that, who is he to

would leave in a

made his way to the window, settling himself on

didn't get the chance

properly yesterday, please, sit."

gaze from the man across

placing the thermal container on the table, softly

you her special goji berry pigeon