Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

The West family, all three of them, were in tears, their eyes pleading as they looked at Remington.

The murderer, now looking utterly vulnerable.

Liz couldn't believe how shameless they could be to act like this.

She felt a chill, finding the situation both ridiculous and terrifying.

Yet, she wasn't sure if Remington would actually show mercy and grant their request.

Remington remained silent, and Liz felt her heart growing colder.

She mocked herself, about to pull her hand from his grasp.

But Remington forcefully separated her fingers, intertwining them with his.

With a cold expression, he pulled Liz to the side, stepping away from Stella, who was clutching at his pant leg.

Stella's expression turned to panic, her eyes filled with disappointment.

looked down at her, "Murder demands retribution. Attempted murder requires a price to be paid. Moreover, I haven't seen any remorse or apology

her go, so she can become more

was

multiple times made

face danger tomorrow, and he was unwilling

she listened to his harsh words, her injured hand

I'll keep

can have someone watch over the West family!" Martin pleaded, still

I know you're kind and generous. We were wrong before, and sincerely apologize. If you're not satisfied with the

a thread, and the prison conditions she might not last even a few weeks, it would be more profitable to

amount of money.

climbing the social ladder, an orphan

a generous offer, how could she not

"So in your eyes, Luna Dempsey's life can be measured by money. Unfortunately, my life and my baby's life are priceless! I

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divorce settlement from

She found it repulsive.