Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 1423

What was even more shocking was that the little girl's face looked strikingly similar to Jerome's, almost like a miniature version of him.

"How is this possible?"

Nelson's hand trembled as he pointed at Kimberley, then at Candy, too overwhelmed to speak.

"Grandpa, this is Kimberley. We just got our marriage license. And this is our adorable little daughter, Candy. Candy, say hello to Great-Grandpa."

Candy obediently followed her father's instructions, flashing a sweet smile and greeting Nelson.

"Hello, Great-Grandpa."

Kimberley felt a flutter of anxiety. She never expected that just this morning, she and Candy were living their ordinary lives.

Yet in a mere half-day, Jerome had barged into their world with an undeniable force.

She didn't even understand how she had been so easily persuaded, letting her daughter accept this father.

When she had stepped out of the restroom, her daughter was clamoring to see her parents' marriage certificate, claiming that other kids' parents had one, and without it, there was no proof Jerome was her dad.

Jerome had comforted Candy, promising to take her mom to get the certificate immediately.

And just like that, Kimberley was led out of the hospital by Jerome and straight to City Hall.

In the blink of an eye, Kimberley became a married woman. She hadn't even fully processed the fact that she was married to Jerome when he received a call, learning that Lizetta and Remington were trapped by reporters outside Maple Cottage and there had been an incident.

Jerome stated he had to go check immediately and asked if Kimberley was willing to come along.

Seeing his anxious expression, and knowing how much he cared for Lizetta—whom Kimberley also had a great impression of—she didn't want to delay him and nodded in agreement.

She feared Nelson would have reservations about her and Candy. After all, she had seen enough of the prejudices wealthy families held in the industry.

They usually looked down on women in showbiz, especially one bringing a child into the mix.

Her sudden marriage to Jerome would inevitably make people think she had ulterior motives, using a child to blackmail her way into a higher social status.

Sure enough, when Candy called Nelson "Great-Grandpa," the old man's face darkened. He glared at Jerome, momentarily speechless.

"Maybe I should..."

Kimberley couldn't help but whisper to Jerome. She wanted to suggest taking Candy away first and visiting later when Nelson had calmed down, to avoid angering the old man.

However, before she could finish, Jerome gave her hand a gentle, reassuring squeeze.