Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Stella was never going to agree to move abroad.

Remington raised his hand and gently patted Lizetta's head, his voice slow and deep.

"Alright, I promise. But you also need to keep your distance from those men with ill intentions!"

He paused, then added, "Especially Jerome."

Lizetta blinked in confusion. She had just met Hogan and Hamilton, and she wondered why he specifically emphasized Jerome.

Her puzzlement was clear, and Remington explained in a grave tone.

"In Evercrestia, Ralap was led astray. Later, someone sent an anonymous message to Ralap, and that's how he found you."

This information had come out during Ralap's interrogation.

But Ralap didn't know who had sent the message.

Lizetta furrowed her brow. "You think Jerome is connected to the person who sent the message to Ralap?"

"Jerome was the only one who knew your location. Even I found you by following Jerome's trail. What do you think? I warned you before to stay away from Jerome!" Lizetta's frown deepened, remembering Remington's warning before she left

Ms. Madden was the

alarmed; she had never met Florence Madden in

Florence would go to such lengths

men who are

Lizetta nodded. "I understand."

Remington took Lizetta to the Dashiell hospital; she

her 4D ultrasound, but it

set up the appointment, and it was the first time Remington accompanied Lizetta for a prenatal

man was

Lizetta. The doctor recommended preparing

cookies and

with some gentle exercises,

beneficial for the checkup.

buy these items and then walked with Lizetta in the corridor for a long time. Family members usually aren't allowed during the 4D scans, but the hospital made an exception, and

Remington's assistance, and the doctor, with a friendly and

cooperates. If the baby is shy, it's

heart skipping a beat at the thought of soon seeing