Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Hearing the word "stand-in" escape from the man's thin lips, Lizetta felt her nose twitched with a sudden sourness.

Her lips quivered as she stared at Remington, and her voice was choked with emotion.

"That year, why did you bring me into the Dashiell family and why were you so kind to me when my brother knelt at the doorstep of the Dashiell family with me on his back; was it because you were thinking of Stella?

The orange-flavored candy you gave me, was it because it was Stella's favorite candy?"

She had never wanted to confront the truth directly.

Because such truth was too cruel and unbearable for her.

It was something she didn't even want to face herself; she still wanted to retain some last bit of dignity and respect.

But she never expected Remington to be so detestable.

He had found Stella but still refused to let her go and divorce her.

Feeling her suppressed emotions burst out like a flood at that moment, Lizetta gave the accusations that were almost tearful.

sealed, he remained silent, maybe because his thoughts had

arm was very strong, as if he was showing that

was not calm, he

No rebuttal, no explanation.

a bitter smile that brought tears

she still hoped that he would tell

Have you

struggled fiercely, but Remington didn't let go. With a strong pull, Lizetta fell into his arms; she was held tightly against

started

who genuinely

wet tears seemed to flow straight into Remington's heart and soften his heart that had been

with anyone else couldn't help but escape

not a stand-in,

that said, his gentle and consoling kisses landed on her earlobe and

shook her head

pushed him away; her eyes were red and

you explain all that I've said. You've kept all of Stella's things so well, not even allowing me to touch them. You went looking for her, leaving me behind, disregarding