Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

In those photos, he and Stella, dressed as a bride and groom, were riding on a majestic horse, laughing so heartily.

Do kids at the age of eleven or twelve really not understand what it means to have a crush?

But she had fallen for Rem at the very onset of her adolescence.

She wanted to ask Remington if he truly felt only guilt towards Stella, with no love at all.

But before she could even begin, Remington patted her head, interrupting her.

"Alright, let's not talk about this any longer. Hungry? Go freshen up."

Lizetta wanted to press further, but just then, Remington's phone began to ring.

He stood up and gestured towards the bathroom, signaling Lizetta to go freshen up, and then he took his phone and walked over to the balcony to answer the call. Lizetta bit her lip and headed to the bathroom.

When she came out, Remington had just returned from his call.

"Alright, I understand. She's not just your darling; rest assured, and I'll be extremely careful in taking good care of her."

Lizetta paused, her heart skipping a beat.

it be that Barbara had

talking about, was

she suddenly felt his phone pressed to her

looked up in surprise at Remington, who

aback again; it was Grandma

was

flushed slightly, and at the same time,

Grandma got a very auspicious fortune at

that you and Remington are destined partners, without

for Joy, to ensure a healthy and smooth birth. Later, you and Remington come over to the family home, and carry this blessing

you're back? Ok, then Remi and I will come to

old lady's voice made Lizetta happy. After hanging up, she

hurry down for breakfast; don't

dragged along, feeling excited, yet cautious not to let her

her up, and

slightly frowned

that only Grandma can make you this happy. When

he spoke, he playfully tapped her on the backside, and