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.

seeing him exhausted, she couldn't bring herself

Remington flipped over, and pinned

his arms prop beside her, not pressing down but still overwhelming her

into her eyes; the depth

your husband, why

to his calls

Not mad at him?

tell she was keeping her

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

baby she was

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

deep voice, "I'm sorry for making my little girl feel

moving her head slightly,

her cheek, "Don't worry, once godmother wakes up, I'll

Lizetta looked up

stubbornness from yesterday, it wasn't

a way, but it needs Mrs. Dashiell's cooperation. I wonder