Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 841

Sophie's hand hadn't even reached the man before a strong, well-defined hand forcefully gripped her wrist.

"Ah!"

The man's grip was clearly a warning. Sophie felt a sharp pain in her wrist, as if it were about to snap. Before she could react, she was flung aside.

Stumbling, Sophie fell to the ground, her face turning pale as she looked up. The man in the car exuded an icy demeanor, his legs crossed, both dignified and aloof.

He accepted an alcohol wipe from Cedric and wiped his right hand that had just touched her, then casually tossed the wipe aside, declaring coldly, "Sophie, even if she rejects me, it doesn't mean I'll settle for second best."

With that, Remington coldly shut the car door. The black Maybach vanished from Sophie's view in an instant, the discarded wipe blowing against her.

like that casually discarded wipe, not worthy of a second glance from the man, despite all her efforts.

in front of her. The rear door opened, revealing Remington's dignified and

head from the car roof, his deep gaze inviting Lilly inside. Cedric, holding the steering wheel, was initially worried that their

Remington being so attentive and gentlemanly now put him at ease. Lilly slightly bowed as she got into the car,

glanced down and noticed Remington bending over to gently lift the corner of her light blue skirt that had fallen outside the car, placing it inside. His movements were smooth and elegant, making such a gesture seem neither awkward nor demeaning, but rather incredibly

as the fabric of her skirt brushed against the expensive watch on his wrist, it was only a moment, but it seemed to linger in Lilly's mind. Lilly pinched the

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could never have imagined him stooping to perform such acts

rehabilitation team I hired for my brother has all arrived today. Don also conducted a

that the caregivers have

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atrophy isn't too severe. With proper treatment, my brother could