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.

Remington eyed her, his brow furrowed, his

worked hard to get closer to Remington, hoping he would forget Lizetta and fall for her. But now, it felt

she couldn't let any of this show or give

forced a smile, playfully

Liz. I thought you were on a business trip in Oakmont, so I flew there to find you,

a small shell pendant from her bag and

her, "Ms. West, have you developed amnesia? I left Zion City with your help. You should be the last person wanting me back,

Stella looked genuinely shocked,

of a fight with Remington and would come back after a few days. only found out later

everything, confident Lizetta

scoffed, "Ms. West's act

at Remington, tears in

you don't suspect me too,

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

her cheeks,

to help her leave Zion City. She said she had no feelings for you anymore and