Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

In an instant, the two of them tumbled onto the bed together.

Remington was underneath, protectively holding Lizetta above him.

Lizetta was in a state of shock, gasping for air. As she came to her senses, she tried to struggle free.

But Remington tightened his grip around her waist and suddenly spoke up.

"I admit that when I saw you beaten and bruised on that snowy night years ago, I thought of Stella. And yes, the first piece of orange candy I gave you was Stella's favorite."

Hearing just this much, Lizetta felt as though her heart was being sliced open; unable to hold back, she had tears stream down her face.

Each tear, heavy with her grievances and shattered feelings, fell directly from her eyes, and landed on Remington's forehead, nose, eyelids, and lips.

For a moment, Remington panicked. He quickly lifted his head, kissing her, trying to soothe her broken heart.

"Don't cry, let me finish!"

her so much, just share your deep feelings with her. She'd probably love to hear them,

covered her ears and clumsily climbed off Remington, attempting

Remington caught her around the waist and pulled her

with one arm circling her waist, while forcefully pulling her hands

you think I'm some kind of reincarnated god of love?" Remington felt that his actions should prove he wasn't the

was cold-hearted and indifferent. She

at Remington, feeling bewildered. Remington tightened his grip on Lizetta's hand and placed

childhood companion, a kin, and a

Lizetta was taken aback. It was the answer she had been longing to hear for so

was so straightforward, not hiding anything; he said it so clear,

felt dazed, unsure whether to

and hobbies. How could I ever see you as her stand-in?"

not realize before that you have such a

slight pain grounded her, reassuring

aren't fake, right? You yourself said last time