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.

she know the flavor, enough to savor

wasn’t like she walked away empty–handed;

to cuddle a great–grandson, and now she couldn’t even

talk like that. I’ve always been grateful to you, thank you.”

up with a lot these past few years. I’m getting old, can’t protect you anymore. Fly away, fly high, I believe

tired, remember, no matter when, this will always be your home, and I will always

back, got it?”

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

when she

treating her

time for her to be filial, but instead, she had worried Fiona sick, and leaving the

apple of her eye, leaving

meds, and no sneaking snacks at

okay?”

“Alright, alright.”

life and

to be the grandma of

we pinky promise?”