Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 967

“I’m really fine. Just let me out of the car already.”

Lizetta had barely settled into her seat when he suddenly scooped her up with ease.

Before she could even process what was happening, she found herself perched securely on his strong lap. In one smooth motion, he tugged her silk blouse free from her skirt and pushed it up, exposing her waist.

“You don’t get to decide if you’re fine or not. Let me take a look. I’ll let you out if there’s really nothing wrong. Why are you so anxious, anyway?”

He lowered his gaze, a knowing glint in his eyes as he studied her. “Or is your mind wandering someplace… less innocent?”

Lizetta shot him a glare, certain he was twisting things around on purpose. Annoyed, she snapped, “If you’re going to check, hurry up and check already.”

Remington raised a brow. “Well, aren’t you suddenly cooperative?”

Lizetta didn’t bother to dignify that with a response. He really did have something to say about everything—completely infuriating.

He couldn’t help but notice the way frustration puffed out her cheeks, how her delicate features somehow balanced girlish charm with a woman’s allure. His gaze darkened for a moment before he forced himself to look away.

But as soon as he saw the angry bruise blossoming across her waist, whatever teasing spark remained in his eyes instantly vanished, replaced by concern and a chill that lingered in the air.

“How did you even manage this? And you call this ‘nothing’?”

“It’s really not a big deal. I just bumped into the corner of a table, that’s all. It barely hurts—ouch!”

Before she could finish, his palm pressed gently over the bruise. He didn’t use any force at all, but even the lightest touch made her wince and cut off her protest.

Remington let out a quiet sigh. “You need to massage it out, otherwise you’ll be stuck in bed tomorrow.”

Without waiting for her input, he called out to Cedric, instructing him to drive.

Half an hour later, Lizetta was back at Oakridge Heights, led inside by Remington.

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