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."

was clear; he intended to keep Lizetta hidden,

knew Remington well; even if she scolded him severely,

Lizetta, she had given him a thorough beating, leaving his back covered in

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

sighed, out of

Madden, after seeing the photo and being persuaded by Nelson, reluctantly accepted the fact they couldn't

Fiona, and Jerome helped Mrs. Bernice Madden out of the room,

handed the

Saying

saying, "With the Fourth of July around the corner, here are some homemade scented sachets and apple pies my grandma made. You wouldn't mind passing them to Mr. Dashiell, would you?"

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Jerome nodded before

car, Nelson commented, "Remington is a good man in many

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