Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 1393

"Who is hospitalized here?"

Jerome turned to face Kimberley, his brow furrowed.

If Kimberley wasn't the one sick, why had Lizetta lied to him? His instincts screamed that this room was hiding a secret.

And that it had something to do with him.

"It's a cousin's kid. Her parents are tied up with work right now, so I'm staying with her at the hospital."

Kimberley clenched her fists, trying her hardest to maintain a calm and composed facade.

But Jerome wasn't so easily fooled. He stepped up to the edge of the bed, planting his large hands on the railing and leaning over.

He was reading the patient information card hanging at the foot of the bed.

In that split second, Kimberley felt her heart leap into her throat.

Did he already know?

Just as her mind began spiraling into absolute panic, Jerome suddenly shifted his gaze to her.

"Your cousin's kid is named Candy Evert? Which cousin? I don't recall you having family by that name."

He fired off the questions rapidly, leaving Kimberley scrambling to defend herself.

"She belongs to one of my cousins. We aren't incredibly close or anything, we've just been keeping in touch more over the past couple of years."

"A cousin? And her husband's last name is Evert?"

Jerome took a slow step toward her, and Kimberley instinctively backed away.

"Yes, exactly. Evert. Of course it's Evert. Her name is Candy Evert, after all."

It was painfully obvious to Jerome that she was a nervous wreck. He nodded slowly.

"Then why is your name listed under the guardian section?"

Kimberley Evert. Candy Evert. It sounded an awful lot like her own daughter.

Kimberley waved her hands frantically, forcing out an awkward laugh.

"Well, Mr. Madden, I actually need to run downstairs to handle an errand. Shall we walk out together?"

Her desire to kick him out couldn't have been more obvious.

Jerome raised an eyebrow. Was she really hiding a secret admirer? Was she terrified her new boyfriend would walk in and see them together?

Watching her stand there trembling, practically shoving him out the door, made an inexplicable knot form in his chest. After receiving Lizetta's urgent call, he had rushed the grandparents all the way to Zion City in a frenzy, but now his enthusiasm completely deflated.

He gave a curt nod. "Let's go."

Without another word, he turned and headed for the door, his expression as mild and agreeable as always.

Yet, staring at his broad back, Kimberley could instantly tell he was upset.

She bit her lip tightly and hurried after him.

Jerome pulled the door open and was just about to step into the hallway when something suddenly crashed right into his legs.

It was a soft, tiny little weight that brought him to a dead halt.