Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Remington's burn was indeed quite severe.

Lizetta's struggles suddenly ceased when she felt the scorching heat from his palm. That warmth seemed to travel through her skin, circulate in her blood, and gather in her heart, stirring emotions deep within her soul. It was a whirlwind of emotions, tearing her apart.

Lizetta frowned, her voice cold again, "I said let go! Didn't you say you'd be a good ex-husband and leave me alone? So stop showing up like a bad penny and scaring me!"

Remington paused, a slight smirk replacing his initial surprise, his eyes sparkling with an unusual gleam. "Liz, you heard everything I said? You woke up because of my words, right? It was me who brought you back, wasn't it?"

His eyes were filled with hope, as if this was something to be celebrated.

a sneer, "Yeah, hearing you promise to leave me alone for good made me really happy. But I guess old habits

handsome face showed neither impatience nor anger. He even offered a slight smile. Since she had woken up, he hadn't seen her. In his memory, she lay pale and lifeless on the bed, as if she'd never wake again. Seeing her so alive and sharp-tongued was a balm to him, even if

hoarse as he unconsciously caressed

fiercely. "Ouch!"

and leaning against the wall, his face turning pale, lips tightly pressed together forehead beaded with sweat. Blood dripped from his hand. Clearly, Lizetta's forceful action

his burn,

blisters.

you brought this on yourself!" Lizetta bit her lip angrily, then turned and stormed out through the doorway. As she walked away, her thoughts turned to why she had come to thank the

knitted tighter, but then she thought, Remington was a grown man, and in a hospital; wouldn't he seek medical attention for his own injuries? Lizetta felt