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

Remington flipped over, and

his arms prop beside her, not pressing down but

eyes; the depth of his

your husband, why do you never call me 'husband'

hadn't responded to his

Not mad at him?

was keeping her annoyance bottled

his stare; she felt a mix of embarrassment and annoyance as she pushed against him. "You haven't even passed

of the baby she was carrying,

leave the bed, he wrapped his arms

her forehead tenderly, and said with a deep voice, "I'm sorry for making my little

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

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

Lizetta

Barbara's stubbornness from yesterday, it wasn't going

Mrs. Dashiell's cooperation. I wonder if Mrs. Dashiell would be willing to help." Lizetta was