Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

"But now, it seems Lizetta doesn't hold that special place in Remington's heart anymore. It's time to step up the search efforts. This is the chance to get rid of her once and for all." Barbara held Stella's hand, her fingers brushing over Stella's missing digit, her face a mix of concern and love.

"Stella, don't you worry. You've suffered so much, and I won't let anyone come between my daughter's happiness!

This time, I'll have your cousin personally handle this. Before I leave this world, I'll remove all obstacles for you and ensure that you marry Remington in peace."

Stella turned and hugged Barbara around the waist, nuzzling affectionately.

"Mom, thank you. You're the greatest mom ever."

The quiet of Oakridge Heights at night was almost eerie.

Ray hurried up the stairs, noticing only a faint light coming from the opposite room on the second floor.

Ray walked over, pushed the door open, and saw a silent figure sitting on the floor with their back turned.

Remington, dressed in casual clothes with rolled-up sleeves, had a pile of wood next to him.

He was carefully assembling a crib with his own hands.

at the sound of

Remington Dashiell, Barbara's nephew, Ralap, took a few people on a flight

"Where did they

Kingdom. There was indeed some minor issues with

as he spoke in a chilly tone, "Keep

"Already on it.

got news from

a

the country,

checked all the airport surveillance in Summer City for when madam disappeared.

were no flights to

hasn't shown any suspicious activity during this time. Could

chill in Remington's eyes deepened. He had asked Ray to check the café's surveillance, and by a stroke of bad luck, it was malfunctioning that day. Remington had been closely monitoring the West family. He had

However, Remington narrowed his

no

though there were no flights to Solstice Kingdom during that period, there was