Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

She understood his guilt towards the West family and could grasp why he made the choices he did in those circumstances. So, she couldn't really be mad at him.

Deep down, she harbored a wishful thought that no matter the situation, the man she loved would always put her feelings first.

But clearly, she hadn't yet earned that place in his heart.

And the moment he agreed to Barbara's request, Lizetta realized something.

That was, Remington carried a heavy burden of sin and guilt towards the West family.

To love him was to accept all of him, including his past and the sins that came with it.

This meant that whenever Stella and the West family came into the picture, she might never be his first priority.

It was a sad realization.

Not ready to accept this yet, she found herself avoiding him, unable to hide her disappointment and the bitter taste it left in her heart.

But even with this understanding, she couldn't help but love him still.

So, she spent the night digesting her feelings.

exhausted, she couldn't bring herself

and pinned Lizetta beneath

arms prop beside her, not pressing

depth of his gaze seemed to

Since you admit I'm your husband, why do you never call

responded to his

Not mad at him?

tell she was keeping her annoyance bottled

embarrassment and annoyance as she pushed against him. "You haven't even passed your probation

of the baby she was carrying, was

leave the bed, he wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her back into

said with a deep voice, "I'm sorry for making my little

against his chest, moving her head slightly, "So, when Barbara wakes

"Don't worry, once godmother

will you clarify?" Lizetta looked

it wasn't going to

is a way, but it needs Mrs. Dashiell's cooperation. I wonder if Mrs. Dashiell would be willing to help." Lizetta was surprised,