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 to

and pinned Lizetta beneath

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

her eyes; the depth of his gaze seemed

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

hadn't responded to his calls

Not mad at him?

could tell she was keeping her annoyance

mix of embarrassment and annoyance as she pushed against him.

she was carrying,

his arms around her waist and pulled her back

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

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

worry, once godmother

clarify?" Lizetta looked up at

it wasn't going to

"There is a way, but it needs Mrs. Dashiell's cooperation. I wonder if Mrs.