Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Lizetta simply couldn't take it anymore.

She had never intended to compete with Stella for anything. It was Stella who had intruded into her marriage.

Even so, she had stepped back at every turn, fleeing far from the chaos.

Yet the Wests wouldn't let her be, intent on hunting her down.

Absolutely malicious!

But Ray hadn't said much when he came over, and even she was guessing-had Remington already known it was the Wests doing?

Her eyes widened in shock, "You knew all along? Stella helped me flee the country, and as soon as I landed, the Wests had people searching for me..." Mentioning her escape, Remington's handsome face darkened.

"Otherwise, how do you think I found you?"

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"Well, that's quite the revelation. I thought even if I accused the Wests, given your fondness for them, you'd suspect me of slandering them."

A pang of pain hit Remington's heart, his expression turning gloomy.

What did he now represent in her eyes?

His chest heaved slightly, unable to contain his frustration any longer; he abruptly reached out, his hand clasping Lizetta's neck.

The sudden closeness made Lizetta's breath hitch, somewhat frightened by his brooding demeanor.

tried to twist away,

He was in control.

could do was watch him draw nearer, breath becoming labored, thinking

stopped, just inches away, his voice

were as you say, I wouldn't be here right now. Liz, do you

with accusation and

met hers, emotions swirling, bloodshot-indicating he

her

be heartless, then she wouldn't keep hoping for someone, only to be let down time and

what he said now, she couldn't let herself be swayed

pushed against his shoulder, stating, "I'll come back with you, but

in Remington's heart, he released Lizetta, his expression brightening for the first time in a while. "Alright, I

even wait to hear her

an eyebrow, "Aren't you going to ask what

matter. I

her pert nose

nothing was more important than having his wife come home

next second, he heard Lizetta's

is

froze, his

the wa of spring,

into

winter by a