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."

to keep Lizetta hidden, and no

knew Remington well; even if she scolded him severely, it wouldn't make a

a thorough beating, leaving his back covered in bruises until he agreed to

was because Remington was willing, otherwise, no amount of scolding would

sighed, out

being persuaded by Nelson, reluctantly accepted the fact they couldn't see

helped Mrs. Bernice Madden out of

handed the bag

Saying

Fourth of July around the corner, here are some homemade scented sachets and apple pies my grandma made. You

behalf of Liz, and thank Mrs. Bernice

bag, and Jerome nodded

Nelson commented, "Remington is a good man in many ways, but his controlling nature towards

tapped the steering wheel