Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 865

Cedric had this thought until they reached the hospital, but it quickly vanished when he saw Remington's knee, swollen and bruised beneath the rolled-up leg of his jeans.

Toothache.

It was terrifying. Another kneel and his leg would be done for.

Lizetta felt a tug in her heart at the sight, her gaze wavering.

The doctor was treating it, frowning in confusion.

"Family of the patient, how did he get this injury? It looks serious. Move it around for me, see if we need to take an X-ray..."

The doctor looked up at Lizetta, who hesitated, unsure of what to say.

She couldn't possibly say it was from kneeling.

"Ahem, just... bumped it, an accident."

"Bumped into something to get this? Just to be cautious, I'd recommend an X-ray..."

Before the doctor could finish, Remington, receiving IV fluids on the bed, interjected.

"It's not from a bump, no need for an X-ray."

a few times, convincing the doctor to leave it at that given his mobility

curious. If it wasn't from a bump,

met Remington's cool gaze

he thought he understood

so easily embarrassed. What's the big deal?

also "knelt before the

hooked to an IV, looked

quickly fall asleep, she stepped out to talk

you please look after him? We're not far from Maple Cottage. I've asked the staff to prepare a nutritious breakfast. 4'll go

en

previous night in the car, staying up with Remington

Her clothes were dirty.

agreed, and Lizetta

change of

already on the table, prepared by the staff. Lizetta

container and was heading out when Yolanda, stretching lazily,

were you last night? You

rushed down the stairs, reaching Lizetta in a

about

didn't know where to

scrutinizing gaze, she felt

overhe