Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 886

Jerome's illness hit harder this time, and the doctor recommended a full two days of IV therapy.

He wasn't getting discharged until this afternoon, and Liz had promised him first thing in the morning that she'd be there to pick him up and they'd head back to Maple Cottage for a homemade dinner.

Upon hearing Liz agree to accompany him to the auction, Remington didn't push his luck any further and simply nodded.

"Alright, the auction starts at 8:30, so I'll pick you up from Maple Cottage at 8 sharp."

Liz nodded, then added, "Park your car on River Road. I'll walk over to meet you."

There was a moment of silence from Remington's end.

"Liz, am I that much of an embarrassment to you?"

After a brief pause, he sighed—a sigh that seemed to carry a weight of disappointment.

Liz started to feel guilty before she could even explain, Remington continued.

"Are you falling for Jerome? Are you worried he'll find out you're going out with me? Liz, are you trying to play both sides? And to top it off, Jerome is the one in the clear."

implied he was

that if Jerome saw Remington picking

so deeply, and only having returned a few days ago, if her grandfather found out she had

would

romantic side was resurfacing. How else could she explain forgiving

starting to regret even giving Remington the chance to

situation wasn't

understand her situation and had the audacity to accuse her

me, that doesn't mean I've accepted your advances. Even if I decided to be with someone else right now

pick me up, do it my way, or don't bother at all! I can go

through the phone, causing Liz's heart to

men have breast tissue too. If I end up with breast cancer, it'd

his words, it was clear

help feeling a secret thrill, a sense of

indulging, and spoiling her.

as she finally said, "Then... see you

that, she