Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 860

"Bro, can we just head back down the mountain, pretty please?"

Liz tugged at the man's midsection, causing Remington to tense up at her sudden coquettish behavior. His lips parted slightly, almost ready to agree without a second thought.

Coming back to his senses, he wrapped his arms around her.

"Sweetie, I'll have Cedric drive you home to rest, okay?"

Liz lifted her head from his embrace, "And what about you?"

"I'll see you in the morning," Remington said, his deep eyes shining with determination.

In essence, he was unwilling to leave, preferring to stay until morning to prove his point to her.

Liz sighed in resignation, furrowing her brows.

Remington caressed her cheeks, "You've already been here for over an hour, and though the sky is filled with the sound of thunder without a drop of rain, don't you want to know Daisy's true feelings?"

Looking into his eyes, clear and filled with unwavering belief, Liz felt herself being swayed bit by bit.

Is this really what you wanted, Daisy?

Do you really not hold any grudge against mom and dad?

With these thoughts, she fell silent.

"You're crazy…" Liz murmured, yet she snuggled closer to him without another word.

As time slowly passed, the rumbling of thunder faded away.

The fierce mountain wind seemed to lessen gradually until suddenly, there appeared a change in the light before them.

Remington's eyelashes fluttered, and he opened his eyes.

A stream of light poured before him, causing his pupils to dilate, and he abruptly looked up.

Sure enough, the previously dark, cloud-covered sky was now silently bathed in a hint of daylight.

The moon, half-hidden.

"Liz, look…"