Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 264

Fiona was gently stroking Lizetta’s hand, the affection was palpable.

She had to agreed.

How could she not? The scene in the hospital today made it crystal clear to Fiona.

Maybe letting this kid go was the real kindness.

She just hoped her grandson, who was too high and mighty to ever bow down, didn’t end up regretting this!

“Let’s hit the road, kiddo. I have always believed you didn’t do it, you’re not the kind of person to do such things. I know what you’re yearning for, to make things right for you, to have Remington tie the knot with you. You two grew up together, tight as can be. Surely, you’ll have each other’s backs for life.

Remington might be a bit cold, but you’re a tender and meticulous kid. With you by his side, I can rest easy. Who would have thought…

Ah, I don’t know anymore if the decision back then was the right one.”

Listening, Lizetta’s eyes were brimming with a bitter sweetness, her heart twisted in knots.

Her and Remington, was it a forced bad fate that ended up bearing bitter fruit?

But she never regretted it, because to her, a bad fate was still fate, and the bitter fruit was still fruit.

after tasting it herself did she know the flavor, enough to

wasn’t like she walked away empty–handed; he gave her

been longing to cuddle a great–grandson, and

like that. I’ve always been

old, can’t protect you anymore. Fly away, fly high, I believe

tired, remember, no matter when, this will

back, got it?”

was fighting back tears, but they still dampened Fiona’s sweater, drop by drop.

recalling how she came to Fiona’s side when she was eight

loved her, treating

on in years, it was time for her to be filial, but instead, she had worried Fiona sick, and leaving

of her eye, leaving Fiona with more worries,

got to follow the doctor’s orders, no more hiding your meds, and no sneaking

okay?”

“Alright, alright.”

yourself. You’ve got to live a long life and see me make it to

of world–class dancer Lizetta, the envy

pinky promise?”