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.

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 because he felt a similar concern. "What's there to thank? But, do you know

ran into each

of the crushed

eyebrow, he asked, "So, your mood

had noticed Lizetta's mood shift

sorry. I didn't mean to ruin what you gave me, and I didn't know you

Remington's gaze, perhaps it was the atmosphere, but Lizetta found it easier to

dark, deep eyes seemed to sparkle as he smiled

never have to apologize to me, especially not

temper as a quirky form of

allowed to make and learn

it was the warmth in his gaze or

made Lizetta's heart

with a spread of crimson. She tilted her head away, fearing Remington would hear her

ear, glowing ruby

baby for a while and

him, Lizetta realized the ache in her