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

wasn't acting on impulse; she had been plotting relentlessly! Should I let her go, so she can become more desperate and continue to harm

Barbara, what was there

once or multiple times

tomorrow, and he

as she listened to his harsh

please! I'll keep

Ms. Gardenia again. If you're worried, you can have someone watch

give up. He then turned to Liz, bowing deeply, "Ms. Gardenia, I know you're kind and generous. We were wrong before, and sincerely apologize. If you're not

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

amount of money.

someone climbing the social ladder, an orphan without a family

generous offer, how could she not

said, "So in your eyes, Luna Dempsey's life can be measured by money. Unfortunately, my life and my baby's life are priceless! I want those who harmed me to pay

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wouldn't even accept the divorce settlement from Remington,

She found it repulsive.