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!"

your deep feelings with her. She'd probably love to hear them, and she'd be touched. Don't

her ears and clumsily climbed off Remington, attempting

when Remington

on his lap, with one arm circling her waist, while forcefully pulling her hands away from her ears to his lips for a

Stella disappeared, we were both not even twelve. What did we know about love at that age? Do you think I'm some kind of reincarnated god of love?" Remington felt that his actions should

Remington was cold-hearted and

do you mean?" Lizetta looked at Remington, feeling bewildered. Remington tightened his grip on Lizetta's hand and placed it over his heart as he

me, Stella was a childhood companion, a kin, and a benefactor, but

was the answer she had been

he

Lizetta felt dazed, unsure whether to believe

years older than you, and you two have different personalities, looks, and hobbies. How could I

did I not realize before that you have such

pain grounded her, reassuring her that this wasn't

the scars on your body aren't fake, right? You yourself said last time they