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

"darling" he was talking about,

she suddenly felt his phone

surprise at Remington, who

was taken aback again; it was Grandma

he was talking about was

slightly, and at the same time, Fiona's affectionate voice came through

very auspicious fortune at the church this

Remington are destined

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

back? Ok, then Remi and I

voice made Lizetta happy. After hanging up, she hurried

hurry down for breakfast; don't keep Grandma

feeling excited, yet cautious not to let her trip or

he picked her up, and Lizetta looked

frowned

that only Grandma can make you this happy. When will you smile like that at me?

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