Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 480

Back to Oakridge Heights.

Fresh out of the shower, Remington descended the stairs only to find Lizetta gently bending over to place roses into a pristine white vase by the living room's floor-to-ceiling window.

She was dressed in a simple loose pink loungewear, her long hair slightly cascading beside her cheeks, eyes lowered with a serene, soft smile on her face.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling window, a vast expanse of twilight sky framed her figure, as if she was a part of the painting.

Remington paused on the staircase, unknowingly captivated for who knew how long.

The next day.

Lizetta stepped out, Lina trailing with luggage in tow.

At the doorway, Lizetta hesitated, turning back for one last silent glance at Oakridge Heights.

"Mrs. Dashiell?"

"Let's go," hearing Lina's call, Lizetta turned and hastened to catch up.

But just as they left the foyer, Remington appeared, striding towards her with Ray and a few bodyguards in tow.

Lizetta's heart skipped a beat, while the man had already stopped in front of her.

"Why are you back?"

He was supposed to be at the company for meetings all morning. His sudden return, with bodyguards no less, had Lizetta feeling both anxious and guilty.

"I came back just to see you off. I've asked Ray to have someone accompany you."

Remington flicked a glance at Ray, who stepped forward with four bodyguards. Lizetta clenched her fists secretly, worried Remington might’ve sensed something amiss.

Her expression remained unruffled, and she frowned, saying, "No need, having Lina with me is enough. I'm going to a performance, and I'm not the only one in the dance troupe. Having a bunch of bodyguards will stir unnecessary talk; it's inconvenient.

Plus, Ray is your personal bodyguard. How can I take him with me?"

"Worried about me getting into trouble?" Remington looked down at Lizetta, a faint smile playing on his lips.

Lizetta bit her lip, neither nodding nor denying, seemingly too shy to admit. At the sight of this, Remington's smile deepened.