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 woken

was talking about,

over it, she suddenly

in surprise at Remington, who

aback again; it

the "darling" he was talking about

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

got a very auspicious fortune at the

that you and Remington are destined

smooth birth. Later, you and Remington come

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

Lizetta happy. After hanging

hurry down for breakfast; don't keep Grandma

was dragged along, feeling excited, yet cautious not

he picked her up, and Lizetta looked

slightly frowned and

Grandma can make you this happy. When will

he playfully tapped her on the backside, and his