Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Lizetta stared blankly at Remington; her heart fluttered with an overwhelming sense of joy. After all, she had been dreaming of this wedding day for years on end.

But the initial rush of excitement quickly gave way to a tide of unease and a slight sting of sorrow.

It was like finally getting your hands on the apple at the top of the tree after a long climb. The apple that looked so red and juicy had tempted you day and night. But when it was finally within grasp, she feared i might not be as sweet as she had imagined.

What if it were bitter.

"What's with that look? Scared, or perhaps having second thoughts?"

Remington's voice snapped Lizetta out of her daze.

Only then did she notice the gentle smile had vanished from his handsome face.

His deep-set eyes now bore a cold detachment, and his brows were furrowed in a mix of amusement and indifference. This was hardly the expression of a man overjoyed at the prospect of proposing to the woman he loved.

Lizetta's heart, which had been beating wildly, felt as if it had been doused with cold water, slowly regaining its composure.

clasped her hands tightly and

showing soon, and I won't look good in a wedding dress." Remington cut

was probably nothing more than a brotherly figure to lean

who had always been intent on leaving, even while carrying his child, how could she possibly be thrilled

Remington let go of Lizetta and got out of

her, which sent her into a

As his figure reached the door,

"Remi. Ah!"

shoes, she stepped on a slipper, leading

turned pale with fright, barely managing to

she didn't hit the floor but instead fell

running around for! Don't you know

it came from above her. Lizetta clung to his waist, and her heart

feeling wronged, she looked

was

to storm out at the drop of