Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Remington nodded at the Maddens as a way of greeting and said, "I hope the gift was received well. Thank you for visiting Liz. Once she's fully recovered, we'll come over and thank you properly." He had prepared a generous gift and had Cedric deliver it today to the Maddens' home at Maple Cottage in Zion City.

"We don't want your silly gift. I want to see Elsa," Mrs. Bernice Madden said impatiently.

Fiona also spoke up firmly, "Remington, where have you taken Liz? Must you be so stubborn?"

It was Fiona Dashiell who declared she wouldn't leave the hospital until Lizetta was returned, forcing Remington to come. Yet, even so, Remington hadn't brought Lizetta back with him.

He approached the bedside, supporting Fiona, and said, "Grandma, Liz is really okay, she's just asleep. See for yourself." Remington pulled out his phone and showed them a photo.

Lizetta was lying in bed, looking peaceful in her sleep.

It was a picture Remington took right before he left.

Fiona frowned at the picture then showed it to Mrs. Bernice Madden, who then demanded of Remington, "Let me call Liz."

"Grandma, I told you, Liz is asleep."

Lizetta hidden, and no one could persuade

she scolded him severely, it wouldn't

had given him a thorough beating, leaving

Fiona knew it was because Remington was willing, otherwise, no

sighed, out of

seeing the photo and being persuaded by Nelson, reluctantly

Bernice Madden out of the

handed the bag

Saying

are some homemade scented sachets and apple pies my grandma made. You

them on behalf of Liz, and thank Mrs.

took the bag, and Jerome nodded before turning to

"Remington is a good man in many ways, but

tapped the steering wheel lightly,