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.

be that Barbara had

talking about, was it

suddenly felt

up in surprise at

it

the "darling" he was talking about was

same time, Fiona's affectionate voice came

dear, Grandma got a very auspicious

Wisdom said that you and Remington are destined partners, without

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

Remi and I will come to see

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

for breakfast; don't keep

feeling excited, yet cautious not to

down, he picked her up, and Lizetta looked up

slightly frowned

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

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