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.

cut off Stella's fingers, fled the

around, only to realize that there was no one behind

just

and he suddenly

he quickly headed towards the elevator, as

still in surgery, aren't

in a

stood still, watching his hurried departure until his figure disappeared, then she lowered her head and

stepped out of the elevator, her expression was very

imprinted in her mind,

it heartbreaking.

all, when Eileen was mistakenly brought back as Stella, Remington had shown her such

seen it clearly and been

felt extremely uncomfortable in

wasn't jealousy or sadness; it was

et

love her

compassion for another woman.

would find

alcohol wipe and meticulously cleaned her hands, then turned to find

his handsome face illuminated by a light overhead,

exhe face illuminated b

beam

intimidating, his eyes dark

turned and

before she could take two steps, Remington grabbed her

"Ah!"