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.

that Barbara had

he was talking about,

pondered over it, she suddenly felt his phone pressed

surprise at Remington, who whispered,

was taken aback again; it was

the "darling" he was talking about

cheeks flushed slightly, and at the same time, Fiona's affectionate

very auspicious

Remington are destined partners, without a

Later, you and

and I will come

lady's voice made Lizetta

let's hurry down for breakfast;

dragged along, feeling excited, yet cautious not to let

up, and Lizetta looked up

frowned

Grandma can make you this happy. When will

playfully tapped her on the backside, and his tone was a mix of mock hurt and