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.

it herself did she know the flavor, enough to

like she walked away empty–handed; he gave her a

to cuddle a great–grandson,

don’t talk like that. I’ve always been grateful to you,

few years. I’m getting old, can’t protect you

own sky and ocean. And if you get tired, remember, no matter when, this will always be your home, and I will always welcome you

back, got it?”

back tears, but

vigorously, recalling how she came to Fiona’s side when she was

treating her like her own granddaughter.

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

meant she couldn’t be the apple of her eye, leaving

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

okay?”

“Alright, alright.”

to live a long life and see me

be the grandma of world–class dancer Lizetta, the envy of grandmas worldwide.”

pinky promise?”