Lizetta looked back at him, shooting him an exasperated glare.
"If you want to smile, just smile! Why are you trying to hold it in?"
Remington didn't say a word.
Was he really being that obvious?
He turned back to Nelson. "Grandpa, thank you."
Nelson scoffed, a knowing, calculating smile spreading across his face.
The moment Remington had insisted that Nelson name the child, the old man knew exactly what he was scheming.
If the Dashiell family chose the name, how could they justify demanding the child take their surname?
By handing the honor over to the Madden family, Remington showed immense respect while subtly forcing Nelson to wrestle with the surname dilemma himself.
And Remington was perfectly aware of the guilt and obligations weighing on Nelson's conscience.
He had weaponized his kindness, banking on the fact that Nelson would compromise in return.
The kid had probably calculated from the very beginning that Nelson would let Joy take the Dashiell name.
Looking at Remington's face—clearly triumphant but desperately trying not to show it—Nelson truly felt the urge to kick him across the room.
He snorted, biting his tongue for a moment before finally snapping.
"The next baby, whether it's a boy or a girl, takes the mother's surname!"
How could Remington possibly say no to that?
By saying that, Nelson was not only giving them his blessing to remarry, but he was actively encouraging them to have a second child!
Whether or not they actually had another baby was a bridge to cross later. What mattered right now was the old man's absolute approval.
Remington nodded without missing a beat.
"Of course, Grandpa."
Nelson then turned to Lizetta. "Liz, your next pregnancy better be twins."

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The readers' comments on the novel: Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington)
Does evil really triumph always above the good in this novel ? How comes Stella's evilness has no end? Does the author believes that by giving justice and importance to bad people like Stella will make this novel interesring? I am starting to lose my patience and ask when will the writer finally will realize that the protagonist is Lizetta and not Stella....
Update pls thanks!...
This novel is too sad. When will Lizetta experience real happiness. Why is her life so miserable.. Author pls bring changes in the story....
Removed the 5 Chapters per day if you can't keep up to it....