Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

"I'm okay with meeting my end, but this has nothing to do with my daughter Stella. I love her more than anything; I couldn't bear for her to be dragged into this mess. Please, just spare Stella..." Barbara pleaded for the last time.

However, the living room remained steeped in a prolonged silence.

Remington clenched his jaw, his deep-set eyes dark and unreadable.

He didn't respond, leaving Barbara to sway slightly, her hope extinguished.

Stella let out a stifled sob, and Barbara, in despair, lowered her head, imploring the police officer.

"Could I go change my clothes? At least let me leave my home looking decent in front of my husband and daughter."

She was wearing a simple nightgown, quite thin for the occasion.

Ordinarily, if a suspect didn't resist arrest and cooperated, the police wouldn't make a fuss over such a request.

But with Remington present, the officer handling the case didn't dare make a decision without his consent, turning to look at him.

Remington frowned slightly, and Martin, his voice cracking with age, said, "Remington, do I need to kneel before you?"

Finally, Remington told the officer, "It's your call."

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quickly wiped away her tears and stepped forward to comfort Barbara, "Mom, let

It might be the last time I get to spend alone with

supported Barbara, and they made their way to

the lead

officer followed them, signaling the other

Barbara seemed unaware, chatting as they

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watched their retreating figures,

always shared a deep affection, and the West family home had always exuded a warm atmosphere. Remington

love from Hanna, but Barbara, his godmother, often filled

affection for Barbara were genuine,

darkened as he looked toward

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you planning to stay?

Remington's concession, she knew she had