Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Stella was dumbstruck and terrified.

She had also thrown herself into the fray, kicking Lizetta repeatedly.

Instinctively, she ran towards Martin, but Remington reached out and grabbed Stella's ankle.

Thud!

Stella hit the ground hard, her forehead slamming onto the floor, leaving her dizzy and unable to even cry out.

"Remington! This is the West residence; you're way out of line!"

Martin was instantly furious, and the West family's bodyguards stepped forward, as did the bodyguards Remington had brought along.

The living room atmosphere turned tense in an instant.

Just then, the sound of police sirens grew louder, approaching from the distance.

Remington clenched his fist tightly, then relaxed, holding Lizetta's frail body even closer.

filled with a cold glint. He

her up and

snapped to action, rushing

blood flowed even more freely, half her face covered in

sit on the couch, looking

outside, she felt it was

was secured, leaving no escape for Lizetta! Thinking of Lizetta's impending prison time, Stella felt

not look forward to

the servants press on her

If it weren't for our bodyguard's quick reaction would be dead by now. How can you still defend

Lizetta off the

Liz hit you, if you

faster, her eyes filled

couldn't neglect that, so I let her in right away, even had the servants prepare some pastries and

was thinking of how to comfort her. But out of nowhere, she charged

picture of shock, pointing to

laid with fruit pastries and such. Stella

when she failed to hit me the first time,