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 to

flipped over, and pinned Lizetta

beside her, not pressing down but

depth of his gaze

why do you

hadn't responded to his

Not mad at him?

tell she was keeping

she pushed against him. "You haven't even passed your probation period. Calling

mindful of the baby she was

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

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

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

worry, once godmother wakes up,

you clarify?" Lizetta looked up at

Barbara's stubbornness from yesterday, it wasn't going to be easy to

it needs Mrs. Dashiell's cooperation. I wonder if Mrs.