Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Lucian glanced at Rex, his tone dripping with mock concern, "A simple hug between siblings, and you're losing your cool? Are you sure it's not just your age-old jealousy making a comeback?" Lucian really wanted to rib Rex some more, but the timing wasn't right. He knew better than to stir the pot at such a moment. Instead, he turned to Liz and said, "Don't think of postponing, Liz. Grandma and Rex went out of their way to invite us over just for you. You're the star of the show today, the guest of honor."

Liz, confused by the unfolding events, looked at Rex for some clarity.

Rex, with a reassuring smile and a voice as smooth as velvet, said, "There are a few things we need to clear up."

Liz had no idea what he was up to, but it was clear she was already caught in his plans.

Helplessly, she walked over to the couch with Fiona, who then pulled her down to sit beside her.

"Rex, you're not thinking of getting back with Liz, are you? Why haven't we heard a whisper about this?" Mr. Dashiell, sipping his tea, was the first to break the silence.

Bringing Liz back home and gathering the whole family certainly looked like Rex was introducing her to the family again.

presumptuous and thought he could

looked at Liz, noticing her visibly chilling demeanor. His lips pressed together, a bitter taste spreading through

make amends, hoping to first earn her forgiveness and a fair chance to win her back. Today, I wanted to discuss something

expect him to be so upfront about wanting to

all

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for spotlight, feeling as if Rex had dragged her into an utterly embarrassing scene.

het

himself before a woman, was openly displaying his deep feelings, striving to salvage their relationship, clearly putting

intricacies of Rex and Liz's tangled love story, was stunned, his mouth agape. And Shirley, seething with jealousy, scratched the leather couch, leaving

spoke, "Well, this is quite unexpected from

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