Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 1407

Looking at Kimberley's innocent eyes, Jerome was terrified he might do something completely irrational the next second. He merely shot her a dark glare, turned around, and pulled open the heavy fire door to step out.

"Let's go. Don't keep our daughter waiting."

Kimberley hurried to follow him, but the man had already let go of the door.

The fire door swung shut right in her face, nearly causing her to smack straight into it.

Rubbing her nose, Kimberley finally realized that Jerome seemed genuinely angry.

Fortunately, he was still waiting for her on the other side.

When Kimberley rushed to the ward's entrance, the man was standing there. He hadn't gone inside without her.

She hurried forward. "Let's go."

She reached out to push the door open, but Jerome didn't move. He just stared at her.

Kimberley gave him a questioning look. Jerome spoke with exasperation.

"Is this how you used to act on screen? Is this what a deeply in love, newly reunited married couple looks like to you?"

Kimberley was speechless.

She blinked before tentatively reaching out and looping her arm through Jerome's.

Jerome glanced down. "Are you walking the red carpet?"

Speechless, Kimberley thought for a second. She slid her hand down, steeled herself, and let her soft little hand actively grab hold of his.

She figured he was the one who asked her to put on a show.

She might be retired from acting, but she was still a professional.

How could she let him look down on her? When she really got into character, even she scared herself.

She just hoped he could keep up.

With that thought, she pushed the ward door open. Taking Jerome's hand, she forced his fingers apart and intertwined them tightly with hers.

The headband perfectly matched the pearl clasps on her shoes. Dressed like a little fairy, she looked unimaginably precious.

Hearing her mother's voice, that beautiful little face immediately lit up with an innocent, joyous smile as she turned toward the door in utter surprise.

"Mommy!"

Candy knew there were men in black suits outside stopping them from leaving. Even though they weren't mean and actually smiled at her, they were still intimidating.

Candy was still a little scared, especially when her mommy had suddenly stepped out earlier.

Seeing her mommy back, the little girl's anxiety vanished, replaced by pure joy.

She blinked her big eyes, her gaze landing on the tall, handsome man beside her mother—his eyes faintly rimmed with red.

Huh? This man looked kind of familiar.

"Hi, Candy. I'm your daddy."

Jerome walked over and crouched down in front of the little girl, his voice impossibly gentle.