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."

"Big brother, my career hasn't even taken off yet. There's no

Thad, the couple left the hospital room together. Remington kept his arm around Lizzy the entire time, not once letting go even as they walked far away from

from Remington's hand through her sweater, an unusual

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

are cameras, be mindful of

was empty, anyone could enter at any

woody cologne and feeling the tension in his chest, Lizzy couldn't

Remington's intense gaze locked onto her soft face, his voice husky, "Have you taken me off your blacklist yet? Am I, maybe, off that

to know if

those she found annoying

but his eyes were fixed on

light, but it couldn't mask the rapid

lips tightly pressed, she managed a firm tone, "Not at all, told you, I only reached out to you because I had something to ask.

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

to kiss you,