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.

his every move, eyes filled with a cold

her up and call a doctor,

snapped to action, rushing to

forehead swelled up badly, and blood flowed even more

couch, looking

the police sirens outside, she felt

matter what, Lizetta's attempted murder charge was secured, leaving no escape for Lizetta! Thinking of Lizetta's impending prison time, Stella felt Mrs. Dashiell's position

Stella not

press on her wound, while tears

a murderer. almost got hit by her. If it weren't for our bodyguard's quick reaction would be dead by now.

Lizetta off the ground and turned to face

you,

even faster, her eyes filled

called me, saying she wanted to talk outside my place. I couldn't neglect that, so I let her in right

losing her baby, and I was thinking of how to

her chest, the picture of shock, pointing to the

pastries and

me the first time,