Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 925

Lizetta knew all too well.

Her grandfather had this grand plan of her and Jerome hitting it off, hoping they'd naturally end up together.

She couldn't help but feel a bit resigned, knowing that matters of the heart rarely play by the rules.

Jerome was a great guy, and being with him might very well fit her grandparents' wishes.

But she just couldn't muster any romantic feelings for Jerome; maybe her heart had never really been vacant enough.

Even during those months in Tranquil Meadows, when Remington seemed to vanish from her world, she couldn't find herself drawn to anyone else.

Back in Zion City, it was easy for those old feelings for Remington to reignite.

Lizetta felt a bit pathetic for that, and she had no idea how to face her grandparents just yet.

As she mulled over these thoughts, she grew silent for a moment.

Nelson, however, misread her silence, thinking perhaps something was indeed brewing between her and Jerome.

always been quick

could speak up again, Nelson

won't pry. Take your time getting to know each other. Your grandma and I will just wait for the good

adding, "It would be lovely if you and Jerome got along well. I'd be so

finish, there was a loud

was that

heart sank, and she quickly replied, "I think the cat knocked over

has a cat

neighbor's cat. It likes

around. It's pretty

it came over for

look at this mischievous cat," Nelson suggested. Glancing towards the balcony, Lizetta felt her anxiety

towards the balcony, her heart pounding

drop her phone when suddenly a

followed as something

ruckus. Liz, don't go in there. Let the

or cut by shattered pieces, Grandpa