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

would add yet another hurdle my husband couldn't overcome, and he'd end up resenting me. Doing this would

words! You obviously have your reasons. I heard you and Remington are planning a wedding, and my wife disagrees. You're worried about complications and bear a

wildly. Remington took Lizetta's hand, interrupting

this; why would my wife leave a letter? And foolishly use her own handwriting? Handwriting

if

thought that even if Remington adored Lizetta, facing a matter involving the West family, he would

did look like Lizetta's, especially since Lizetta had a previous

situation, Remington would staunchly defend Lizetta,

sadness, "Mr. Dashiell, you're not

moved next to Martin, anxious and angry, "Martin, how could I harm the baby's grandma? That wouldn't benefit me at all! Mr. Dashiell can't

don't mind calling the police, letting professionals compare the handwriting, and checking for my fingerprints