Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

He hurried upstairs, his steps quick with concern, and pushed open the bedroom door.

But the bed was empty, no sign of Lizetta. His expression shifted to one of worry and confusion. "Liz?"

He strode into the room, pushing the bathroom door open with urgency, but it was empty too.

"Liz! Lizetta!"

Just as Remington was about to call out for help, his gaze swept toward the balcony and he froze in his tracks.

There, standing on the balcony with a delicate silhouette, was Lizetta. She must have heard his frantic calls, but she didn't turn around or respond.

With a tight jaw, Remington quickly stepped outside.

"You're supposed to be in postpartum recovery, you shouldn't be out here in the cold."

His voice was deep and concerned as he rushed over and scooped Lizetta into his arms.

She felt lighter than ever, as fragile as a willow fluff in his embrace.

Lizetta let herself be carried back to bed and tucked in without a word.

"Don't run off like that again!" Remington frowned, his worry evident.

Only then did Lizetta look at him. "What's next? You're going to lock me in?"

thin smile played on Remington's lips.

a light, mocking

when I called out?" he asked,

run away? Or that I'd jump off the

looked at him, her gaze playful

"Lizetta, why does every word from you have to be so sharp?" "You could let me go and find someone sweet on the outside

the

Remington saw a smear of red on the cuff of his white

Lipstick.

PLAY YOUR FAVOURITE GAMES

been from when he brushed past Stella earlier at

quickly tried to explain. "Liz, I didn't meet with Stella, this

cut him off. "You're free to meet whoever you want, Remington. I just want

locked onto hers, seeing

but now, it seemed she genuinely wished he'd find someone else to free her from whatever pain she

bitter taste spread throughout his mouth, as if he had swallowed

moment, Remington's voice was hoarse as he replied, "So far, the

of joy. "If you do find something, will you tell me right

calmest it had been

He nodded. "Yes."

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