Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

"I definitely didn't do this."

"There's no way my wife did this!"

Lizetta hadn't expected her voice to overlap with Remington's deep and powerful tone.

The man, holding the letter, turned to look at her. Their eyes met, and Lizetta felt a slight sting at the tip of her nose, her heart melting.

Fortunately, he believed her completely. That was enough!

"Remington, your godmother was nearly beyond saving! This letter, its intent is malicious; it was meant to take your godmother's life! You can't cover for her," Martin said gravely.

Lizetta took a step forward, standing by Remington's side, "But why would I harm Mrs. West? Just because she doesn't like me? There are plenty of people who don't like me. I'm not crazy enough to harm someone for such a reason.

felt sympathy for her, never hatred. Eileen was even brought back by

Mrs. West were to pass away from this ordeal, it would add yet another hurdle my husband couldn't overcome, and he'd end up resenting me. Doing this would be all harm and no

I heard you and Remington are planning a wedding, and my wife disagrees. You're worried about

coldly at Lizetta, speculating wildly. Remington took Lizetta's hand, interrupting him to remind

why would my wife leave a letter? And foolishly use her own handwriting? Handwriting can be imitated. The biggest winner today isn't my wife." "Remington, what do you mean by that?"

gaze had already landed on Evelina, who felt as if he could see right through her;

if Remington adored Lizetta, facing a matter involving the West family, he would be conflicted and doubt

look like Lizetta's, especially

this situation, Remington would staunchly defend Lizetta, as if

and sadness, "Mr. Dashiell, you're not suspecting me, are you? I just

"Martin, how could I harm the baby's grandma? That wouldn't benefit me at all! Mr. Dashiell can't just frame

for my fingerprints on