Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Barbara's outburst didn't catch Lizetta off guard.

That day, when she flat-out refused to enter the operating room, Lizetta could see her stubborn streak. But, she was still taken aback by Barbara's reaction.

Remington wrapped her in his arms, giving her shoulders a gentle pat before he spoke up, "You're overthinking this. Getting this bunch of flowers was my idea. My wife just helped pick them out and wrapped them up herself, to show we care."

Barbara collapsed onto the bed, breathing slightly heavily, her eyes, clouded with age, looked towards Remington.

"Remington, you're here to visit today, and you brought her along; what's the real message you're trying to send? Just spit it out."

Remington let go of Lizetta's hand and stepped forward. He bent down, taking Barbara's frail hand in his, the one adorned with his wedding ring.

carrying our child, and we've decided to call off the divorce. We're actually planning our wedding. Mom, I'm sorry. I can't

Remington with sadness and disappointment, "Remington, you're always the one I knew who kept your word!" Remington, feeling guilty, held Barbara's

she knew his words were mainly for Barbara, meeting his gaze, and hearing

for a moment, made her feel like his words were genuine, straight from the heart. Under his gaze, she blushed

mother. I believe you wish for his happiness too, and I hope you can bless us." Barbara seemed utterly disheartened, suddenly releasing Remington's hand. She turned her head, reaching out

glanced at Eileen, who hurried forward, taking Barbara's hand, "Mom,

face, lamenting, "Stella, my poor Stella, I'm sorry I can't

patting Barbara's shoulder, persuaded her at Remington's gesture, "Mom, I know you only want what's best for me, but just being back with you and dad already makes me very

truly love each other. I don't want to be the one who breaks them

you were little, always thinking of others