Lizetta and Jerome barely touched their dinner.
Remington, on the other hand, seemed to have an endless appetite, devouring nearly everything on the table. After finishing the last bowl of stew, he placed his spoon down and dabbed his mouth with a napkin, turning to Jerome with a satisfied grin.
"Thank you, Mr. Madden, for the meal. I don’t usually eat this much, but I guess I just couldn’t resist your cooking tonight," Remington said, attempting to sound gracious.
Jerome forced a smile, but it didn’t reach his eyes.
“Well, thank you, but I didn’t need the flattery.”
“The rain's picking up, and it’s getting late,” Jerome added, standing up abruptly. “Since you’ve finished, Mr. Dashiell, we won’t keep you any longer.”
Remington chuckled lightly and got up from his seat. “I’d feel better if I could help with the dishes, Mr. Madden. After such a delightful meal, it’s the least I can do.”
Jerome's tone turned icy. “Guests don’t wash dishes in the Madden household, Mr. Dashiell. Isn’t that right, Liz?”
Jerome glanced at Lizetta, who had long since come to see him as family, like an elder brother in the absence of Nelson and Mrs. Bernice Madden, who were away in Zion City.
She nodded immediately, grateful for the excuse to end the awkward dinner. “That’s right. We don’t have such traditions. I’ll take care of it. Let me see you to the door.”

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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....