Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 1001

Liz thought carefully but still couldn't recall anything important. She rolled her eyes elegantly. "By the way, where is the doctor you found for Ron?" She wanted to carry Ron to the hospital bed to lie down, as he still had an IV drip attached to his head. Although the portable IV pole had been pushed over, Liz was worried the needle might slip. But just as she moved her feet, Remington reached out and took Ron straight from her arms. With his other hand, he grabbed her wrist, stopping her from leaving and preventing her attention from shifting to anyone else. Liz could only look at him helplessly as the man enunciated every word. "You said I am your boyfriend!" His voice was deep, sounding like a declaration. Liz blinked slowly. "Did I? I don't remember." "Of course you did!" Remington's voice was low, as if afraid she would deny it. He repeated her exact words. "You told Stella West not to put on a show in front of your boyfriend, and you even held my arm to stop other women from touching me." Seeing his serious and emphatic demeanor, Liz felt a softness in her heart and a sudden urge to laugh. Suppressing a smile, she simply replied, "Oh." After that light response, she reached out again to take Ron. "Hand Ron over to me and go see why the doctor hasn't arrived yet..." "Lizetta!" Remington grabbed her hand again, calling her name through gritted teeth. He took a step forward, pressing closely against her. Overwhelmed by his tall, imposing, and oppressive presence, Liz was forced to step back until her thighs hit the hospital bed behind her. With nowhere left to retreat, she looked at the man who was now inches away in panic. "What are you doing?" She raised her hand and grabbed the collar of Remington's shirt, barely avoiding falling backward onto the bed. But Remington continued to press down, demanding with a scorching breath, "Oh? What does 'oh' mean? Explain yourself." He wouldn't allow her to be vague, let alone gloss over the matter. Liz was genuinely startled by his intense demeanor. She had wanted to tease him, but ended up being the one frightened. She had blurted it out subconsciously earlier, but since it was already out there... "Stop messing around, my boyfriend," Liz smiled faintly, her voice carrying a helpless amusement. Remington felt a huge chunk of his heart melt. The tight expression on his handsome face thawed like ice, and a hint of tenderness appeared in his cold eyes. "Be a good girl, say it again." He couldn't hear it enough. Liz thought he acted like a clingy golden retriever. Her face flushed under his burning gaze, and she replied with a mix of shyness and annoyance. "Do you still want to make this official? If you want to be my boyfriend, you need to behave. If you keep acting like this... Mmh." Before she could finish her protest, a soft touch landed on her lips. Remington had stolen a kiss without another word. Considering there was still a child sitting in the man's arm, Liz was stunned. She instinctively turned her head to check on Ron, only to meet the little guy's wide, round, dark eyes. The child's gaze was so clear and pure, free of any impurities, and seemingly full of curiosity. Realizing that such innocent eyes had witnessed Remington's kiss, Liz's cheeks instantly burned. She glared at Remington reproachfully. "If you act like a hooligan in front of the child again, I will..." Mwah! Before Liz could finish her sentence, an even louder kissing sound echoed in the hospital room.