Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Lizetta didn't say a word, just nestled quietly in Remington's arms.

The reality of getting married hadn't quite hit her until now. Suddenly, as they were about to go try on wedding dresses, it all felt incredibly real, and her heart started racing.

The streets weren't busy, a rare lull in the usual traffic. It wasn't long before Christ parked the car.

Lizetta, still in Remington's embrace, walked into the bridal shop where they were greeted by a tall, striking woman with an air of elegance and a fiery red pantsuit that matched her confident demeanor. This was Sophia Sterling, Cassius Sterling's cousin and the owner of the shop.

"Congratulations to you both. Don't worry, Mr. Dashiell, leave Liz with me, and I'll make sure she's the most beautiful bride you've ever seen," Sophia greeted them with a grin.

Remington responded before Lizetta could, "My wife's naturally gorgeous. She could wear a burlap sack and still be the most beautiful bride. I'm not worried at all."

even Sophia seemed

a shy smile towards Sophia, Lizetta

I never thought I'd see the day Mr. Dashiell would be so openly affectionate. But he's right. Liz, with your looks, every dress here is bound to suit you. I can't

then led Lizetta upstairs. Although she had met Sophia at a few functions,

browsed through a dozen of the latest collection, she eventually narrowed

trying them all on and even called

dress held by

was being a bit dismissive, and nudging him, she said, "Why that one? The other two are so beautiful, too. Look at the off-the-shoulder design on that one; I love the

and was the only long-sleeved option. No wonder he chose so quickly. Turned out

them, couldn't help but laugh, her arms crossed, "With a figure like Liz's, Mr. Dashiell, you're quite the traditionalist, aren't you? Afraid to show

of that. It was a side of aloof Remington that Lizetta hadn't