Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

"Answer me first!"

Liz had no choice but to respond, her impatience growing.

"You said so much yesterday, how am I supposed to know which part you're talking about. You're running a fever, now let go and get up. We need to head down the mountain. Otherwise, I'm calling Cedric to send a rescue team up here. The great Mr. Dashiell surely doesn't want to be carried down the mountain by a rescue team first thing in the morning, right?"

Remington pressed his forehead against Liz's neck again, seeking comfort in her cool, smooth skin as if he was suffering from a severe case of skin hunger.

His voice was raspy, his breath hot.

"Liz, you little liar, you definitely know what I'm talking about. This is Daisy's doing, it's fate. Don't try to deny it..."

He had said yesterday, if the night passed without rain until dawn.

If the skies were clear, it meant even Daisy wanted them to be together, asking her to give him another chance.

Yet here she was, refusing to admit it.

Remington suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of injustice. Even Daisy seemed to have softened her heart towards him, yet she refused to even look back at him. Liz, "..."

She found it hard to communicate normally with a sick man, her voice tender, stroking his damp hair.

"How about you come down the mountain with me first, and then give me a little time to think, okay?"

consider it,"

help but smile a bit,

"Yeah, I will."

strength to

That's when Remington spoke.

Remington, his large body heavy as she helped him up, practically hanging

skills. Her foundation was solid, her balance strong,

staggered under his weight, almost causing them both to

Remington was really sick,

to hold on tight to me, hang in there,

he wouldn't be able to maintain his grip, causing them both to

of steps, the man hadn't

Remington's gaze

well, her eyes

Daisy, thank you.

Dad couldn't protect you, but you

will bring you something delicious she made herself,

said in

not, the rainless night had indeed changed Liz's mindset somewhat. She slowly helped Remington down the mountain, where Cedric rushed up, anxious and concerned. "What happened to you, sir? Let me