Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 927

"I know, but what if your grandparents never accept me? Will Liz stick with me?" Remington asked, his eyes fixed on Lizetta.

He knew that if he wanted to be with her, he'd have to pass the test of her family's approval. He was willing to face any challenge, but he was up against Jerome, Mr. Nelson and Mrs. Dashiell's golden boy. From what he gathered, they were more than impressed with Jerome.

Remington wasn't entirely confident.

Lizetta leaned back slightly, a cheeky smile spreading across her face. "Don't worry. If my grandparents don't accept you, I'll definitely tell you to take a hike."

Remington was momentarily speechless. He knew it. A pang of disappointment hit him, yet he couldn't muster any anger towards her. He remembered a time when she had put him first, unconditionally. Somewhere along the way, he'd lost that version of her.

back. If it took one year, two years, or even five, he wouldn't give up. Even

the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, his expression one of utter defeat. Recalling the

could be this serious. The doctor wants specifics, but don't get too down. Just tell me how bad it really

move. Instead, he turned away from her, his back a testament to his despair. "Just leave me alone.

Yolanda pulled him up to sit. "You have to face this, Cassius. Look me in the eyes and tell me, are you really... you know,

weeks, have to

responsibility!" s

of anger and desperation, but Yolanda just licked her lips

should I

this mess because of you! If you had any decency, you'd figure