Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 1059

Why would Lizetta be disappointed? It wasn't like she wanted to string Jerome along...

Ugh, no.

She had never, ever viewed Jerome as a backup plan or a safety net.

"I'm incredibly relieved that he's finally letting go, and I'm genuinely happy about it. I've always believed Jerome didn't actually have romantic feelings for me; it was just a mix of guilt and a sense of duty. We're together now, so if Jerome is willing to step back, I couldn't be happier. But yes, I am a little surprised. What made him suddenly see the light?"

Because Jerome had been so relentlessly stubborn before, Lizetta suspected Remington might have had another 'talk' with him while she was asleep.

But Remington looked completely innocent. "I didn't say a single word to your precious Jerome. Maybe he witnessed the sheer intensity of my devotion to you, felt inadequate in comparison, and decided to gracefully bow out."

The man raised an eyebrow. "Or maybe Jerome has his own situation going on. Maybe he's finally met his match?"

Lizetta could tell he wasn't just throwing out hypotheticals. She grabbed Remington's hand and demanded answers.

"What do you mean? What do you know?"

Remington nodded without saying a word. After Lizetta gave him a shove, he finally dragged out the suspense.

"Want to know?"

Lizetta urged him. "Of course I do! Just tell me! Who is it? Do I know her?"

She was already running through a list of potential candidates in her head.

Jerome was striking, highly capable, and possessed an impeccable temperament and character.

Men like him were honestly far more popular than aloof, unapproachable men like Remington.

Back in Tranquil Meadows, plenty of wealthy heiresses had relentlessly pursued Jerome.

She completely failed to notice that Remington's expression was growing incredibly sour.

As Remington stared at Lizetta, his eyes darkened heavily. That was when Lizetta finally realized something was wrong.

"What is it?" she blinked, confused.

In the next second, Remington grabbed the back of her neck, flipped her over, and pinned her to the hospital bed.

Their noses brushed. His voice dropped to a gravelly rasp.

"Girlfriend, you've been focusing your attention on other men for way too long. And on top of that, I just praised another woman's beauty, and you're not even the least bit jealous..."

He rubbed his nose against hers, then suddenly lifted his head and lightly bit her lower lip.

"Tell me, do you not love me?"