Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

At that moment, when Lizetta inquired, the man finally spoke up.

"She might be outside, I'll go have a look."

Lizetta nodded but frowned slightly.

She recalled the irresponsible mother they had encountered earlier at the restaurant, who had brought her baby to the hospital without any identification. And now, with the baby taken away, the mother had simply vanished? This was beyond absurd.

As Remington turned to leave, Lizetta thought for a moment and then said, "Could you ask someone to bring some clean clothes for the baby, along with small towels, diapers, a little blanket, and some toys?"

It seemed the baby's mother had come completely unprepared.

Remington paused, his voice deep and reassuring.

"Don't worry, I've already asked Cedric to bring them over."

Lizetta was surprised he had thought of everything, even before she had, her clear eyes reflecting a ripple of gratitude.

"Thank you," she said.

Remington wasn't usually one to meddle, yet he had helped find a doctor, arranged for a room, and had things sent over, all because she cared for this baby and perhaps

ran into each

instantly thought of the crushed velvet flower under

your mood at the restaurant was

Lizetta's mood shift

what you gave me,

Remington's gaze, perhaps it was the atmosphere, but Lizetta found it easier to express her apologies now than

deep eyes seemed to sparkle as he smiled slightly, gently tousling Lizetta's hair

me, especially not for showing your temper. It's not

her temper as a quirky form

was allowed to make and learn from

his gaze or the gentle

made Lizetta's

spread of crimson. She tilted her head away, fearing

gaze lingered on her ear, glowing ruby

for a while and suggested, "The

Lizetta realized the ache in her