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.

eyed her, his brow furrowed, his gaze

hoping he would forget Lizetta and fall

this show

smile, playfully glaring

you were on a business trip in Oakmont, so I flew there to find you, only to find out I had missed you. I just got back." "Oh, I even

from her bag and handed

amnesia? I left Zion City with

Stella looked genuinely shocked,

when you disappeared I thought you were hiding because of a fight

everything, confident Lizetta had no

West's act is

Remington,

suspect me too, do

did you tell Liz at the café

her cheeks, clasped her

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