Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 822

Lizzy's expression stiffened slightly, and seeing this, Thad noticed something was off and glanced towards Remington.

"What's up? You two haven't thought about it yet?"

Thad figured his sister was happily married, so having a child seemed like the next logical step, especially since Lizzy had been out of college for a while now.

Remington's hand found its way back to Lizzy's waist, pulling her closer into his embrace as he addressed Thad.

"Of course, we've talked about it. I couldn't be more thrilled at the idea, but I also deeply respect Liz's wishes."

Thad nodded in approval, his gaze softening even more as he looked at Remington.

Then Remington, lowering his voice, whispered in Lizzy's ear, "What do you think about having one?"

But Lizzy tensed up, shooting Remington a look that clearly said 'back off."

hasn't

Remington kept his arm around Lizzy the entire time, not once letting go even as they walked far away from the

your fill?" Lizzy quipped, feeling the warmth from Remington's hand through

doors slid open, Remington didn't release her but instead pulled her closer, backing her into a corner of

are you doing? There are cameras, be mindful of the impression

was empty,

woody cologne and feeling the tension in his chest, Lizzy

voice husky, "Have you taken me

know if he

of those she found annoying and refused to

slightly, his voice resonated in her ear, but his eyes were fixed

it couldn't mask the rapid

told you, I only reached out to you because I had something to ask. Don't flatter yourself,

once icy disdain. "What if I want to be presumptuous? Lizzy, I was so happy last night, I barely slept. I couldn't wait to see you, that's why I came

want to kiss