Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Stella was like a big sister who genuinely cared for Lizetta, even reaching out to touch Lizetta's stomach. Facing someone who wanted her dead, but acting as if nothing was wrong, was downright creepy.

Lizetta felt a chill down her spine and snuggled closer into Remington's embrace, her voice cold.

"Don't touch me!"

Remington also reached out, grabbing Stella's wrist to halt her action.

At the same time, he tightened his hold on Lizetta's other hand, pulling her closer into his protective embrace.

Stella seemed shocked by Lizetta's harsh words and Remington's actions.

Her face was a mix of confusion and sadness, her eyes brimming with tears as she looked at Lizetta.

"Liz, what's wrong?"

She tried to pull her wrist free, her eyes filling with tears, "Remington, you're hurting me..."

Remington released her, and Stella flexed her wrist, showing several red marks.

here?" Remington eyed

to Remington, hoping he would forget Lizetta and fall for her. But now, it felt like they were further

couldn't let any of this show or give

forced a smile, playfully glaring at

flew there to find you, only to find out I had missed

small shell pendant from her bag and handed

with your help. You should be the last person wanting me

Stella looked genuinely shocked,

about? I was worried when you disappeared I thought you were hiding because of a fight with Remington and

denied everything, confident Lizetta had

scoffed, "Ms. West's

pleadingly at Remington, tears

don't suspect me too, do

gaze was dark, "What did you tell Liz at the café that

her cheeks, clasped

leave Zion City. She said she had no