Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 1079

Lizetta's heart leaped into her throat, a flash of panic crossing her eyes as she instinctively babbled.

"Grandpa, what are you talking about? I don't..."

Before she could even finish her lie, the man's towering figure stepped directly into view behind her.

Lizetta, "..."

What kind of boyfriend was this, throwing her under the bus like that?

Her face burned, and she didn't even dare to look at the old man's expression on the screen.

"Grandpa, Grandma."

Remington, on the other hand, looked perfectly composed and natural.

Throughout her call, he had been sitting on the sofa opposite her hospital bed, never once leaving the room.

Although her sudden glance toward him had been what tipped the old man off, Remington was absolutely certain of one thing.

Nelson had known he was there the entire time. Only his silly girl would actually think she could fool the old fox.

"Don't call us Grandpa and Grandma. It's inappropriate. Since you and Liz are already divorced, there's no need for such familiar terms."

Despite not showing any overt anger, Nelson's expression was calm but his words were decidedly ungracious.

Remington didn't mind in the slightest. He simply nodded respectfully.

"I'll listen to you, sir. Whenever you tell me to change how I address you, I'll change it then."

Nelson was so irritated he actually laughed. "You've got quite the arrogant tone for a young punk. What makes you so sure I'll ever tell you to change it?"

Remington slightly reined in the faint smile on his handsome face, his expression turning entirely serious.

"I don't know for sure. But I have patience, and I can wait. For Liz, I am willing to wait as long as it takes."

As he spoke, he looked down at Lizetta. She instinctively looked up at him, and for a fleeting second, their eyes locked, and they shared a completely unconscious, secret smile.

Then, Lizetta immediately felt the piercing, fiercely disappointed glare of her grandfather burning through the screen.

She hadn't forgotten that her grandfather had just been subjected to a massive dose of stress today.

He absolutely could not handle any more aggravation.

She instantly tore her eyes away from Remington, practically scooted her butt to the side, and shamelessly surrendered the vast majority of the camera frame to him.

Let Grandpa aim all his heavy artillery directly at him.

"Hah. Hahaha. Patience? You can wait? You need the qualifications to wait first! Let me be perfectly clear: even though you saved Liz this time, I will be the first one to vehemently object to the two of you getting back together!"

As he spoke, Nelson surprisingly stood right up from the operating table.

Without warning, he placed his hand over his heart and offered a deep, formal bow of his head straight into the camera.

"Grandpa Madden!"

Remington was genuinely stunned, his expression shifting drastically.

"It's good that you have some self-awareness. I know you pulled a lot of strings and used every connection you had to save Liz this time. Don't worry, I will have the butler prepare an exceptionally generous gift, and the Madden family will formally deliver our gratitude to your door.

We will permanently remember that you saved her life. If you ever need the Madden family's help in the future, just say the word. A life debt will be paid in full, exactly as it should be. But as for my granddaughter—don't even think about it!"

Nelson's voice echoed with absolute finality. Without caring about Remington's grim silence, he immediately turned his attention back to Lizetta.

"Liz, a man who is unfaithful once can never be trusted again. Do not let him easily deceive you with this little heroic act of his. I do not approve of you two being together. Are you going to listen to your Grandpa?"

Remington looked at Lizetta and was just about to squeeze her arm again to tell her she didn't need to fight with her family over him.

To his utter shock, before he could even tighten his grip, the woman smiled brightly and answered the old man with cheerful, absolute zero hesitation.

"Of course I'll listen to you, Grandpa! You are the ultimate gold standard of a perfect husband in my heart, which means you have the best eye for judging whether a man is good or bad. If you say he's good, he's good. But if you say he's bad, then this man definitely has major issues, and I absolutely shouldn't want him!"

Remington, "..."

Although he hadn't wanted her to clash with her family and be labeled rebellious because of him...

Hearing her agree so enthusiastically and ruthlessly threw his heart straight into a deep freeze.

Nelson, on the other hand, felt a glorious surge of warmth blooming in his chest.

That was his granddaughter—filial, sweet, and obedient. Why should a perfect girl like her be wasted on a bastard from the Dashiell family who didn't even know how to appreciate her?

He refused to believe he couldn't find her a hundred better men.

Nelson let out a triumphant hum, then shot another scathing glare at Remington. "Did you hear that?! My Lizetta listens to me, and the daughters of the Madden family are not so easily fooled! You'd better stay far away from her from now on. The Madden family will deliver our grand gesture of gratitude to the Dashiells shortly. You saved her, and we owe you for that, but don't even think you can use this to trap her."