Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

"Sorry."

The mom with the child was visibly intimidated, holding the child and speaking with a pale face.

Stella stepped out from behind Remington, her voice gentle.

"Remington, don't be like this. He's just a kid."

She moved closer, speaking softly to the crying child.

"Hey, little buddy, it's okay. I just got a little hurt, there's nothing scary. How about I treat you with some ice cream next time, huh?"

But the kid only burrowed deeper into his mom's embrace, crying even harder.

The embarrassed mother quickly left with the child in her arms.

Turning around, Stella's face briefly clouded with sadness before she forced a smile.

"It's nothing, really. I'm used to it."

Yet, her hand trembled slightly in Remington's grip.

Remington felt a pang of guilt, and his brow remained frowned.

"That beast. I swear I'll find him and make him pay," he said, his voice low and determined.

the one who cut off Stella's fingers, fled the country and hasn't been found since. Stella nodded, "I

released Stella's hand and turned around, only to

had been there just

felt empty, and he suddenly

towards the elevator, as

still in surgery,

look back, only replied in a deep voice, "I'll

then she

of the elevator, her

be imprinted in her mind,

nor was it

back as Stella, Remington had shown her such

have seen it clearly

she felt extremely uncomfortable in

or sadness;

et

was the man who professed to love her while refusing

compassion for another woman.

find

and meticulously cleaned her hands, then turned to

tall and imposing, his handsome face

exhe face illuminated b

beam

intimidating, his eyes dark

Lizetta turned

she could take two steps, Remington grabbed her right

"Ah!"