Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

"Pregnant women shouldn't get upset. Even if we divorce, I won't fight you for Daisy's custody. You are her mother and will always be! Don't bother with what she said." Hearing him say this, Lizetta felt a bit comforted.

Stella's words had been like a knife to her heart, suggesting she'd be left childless and alone.

How could Lizetta not be angry?

She turned her head away, protecting her belly, not wanting to look at Remington.

Even though he was desperately trying to explain, Lizetta still felt uneasy.

The weariness on her face was evident, and Remington felt like the tiny bit of progress he had made on the plane had been completely shattered by the West family's mother and daughter. Irritation flickered in his eyes as he frowned at Stella, ignoring her tear-streaked face, he spoke firmly.

"Stella, I have no romantic feelings for you. I've always seen you as a sister, and that hasn't changed. We will never be a thing. Your accusations are absurd!"

Stella shook her head, visibly shaken.

"I don't believe you! Remington, you had promised my mother you would marry me."

"Ha, ha, oh please, Mr. Dashiell is known for keeping his promises, isn't he? Forgot your own words, did you? It's time to give her an explanation."

Lizetta's voice was dripping with sarcasm, eager to leave this mess behind.

from Remington, striding

at Ray, who immediately

crouched down, looking into Stella's tearful eyes, he spoke

had known it would lead to greed and

limits. Don't push me to the point where my years of affection for the West family become a joke!" Stella was devastated, her face pale, tears silently

quivered, grasping at

my mother there must

And Liz

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isn't she? You..."

looked into her pleading eyes, pulling his coat from

in her heart, her expression one of stunned pain. Leaning

better

won't spare any past feelings. Don't make me regret bringing you back,

voice cold, Stella froze, her support gone, collapsing to

past Barbara without a glance, and

disappeared did

got up, rushing to

say, Remington

siding with Lizetta, showing