Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 392

"Would you mind taking off your gloves to show my wife?" Remington asked gently, his voice filled with a subtle curiosity.

"I don't mind at all. I was just worried about startling Mrs. Dashiell," came the calm reply.

Lizetta was somewhat puzzled by their exchange, but Eileen set down her glass of water and slowly removed her gloves.

Despite preparing herself for something unusual, Lizetta couldn't help but flinch and pale slightly at the sight of Eileen's hands.

Eileen's right hand was missing a thumb, cleanly it had been severed at the base.

The scar was smooth, healed over time, but the sight was still jarringly discomforting.

Lizetta, managing to suppress her shock, politely averted her gaze and spoke with a strained voice, "I'm sorry."

"It's okay, really. It's been many years. I've gotten used to it."

Remington reached out to take Lizetta's trembling hand in his own, before saying to Eileen, "I'd like a moment alone with my wife, if you don't mind."

Eileen nodded understandingly and walked into the living room, carrying Dorothy upstairs with her.

Lizetta, still in shock, turned to Remington. "Her hand?"

She had her suspicions but hoped the reality wasn't as grim as she feared.

"Yes, it was her hand that led me to her. I thought she was Stella." Remington's voice was hoarse with emotion.