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.

move, eyes filled with a

her up and call

servants snapped to action, rushing to help

flowed even more freely, half her face covered in

couch, looking

police sirens outside, she

secured, leaving no escape for Lizetta! Thinking of Lizetta's

could Stella not look forward

press on her wound, while

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

lifted Lizetta off the ground

hit you, if

fell even faster, her eyes filled

I know? She called me, saying she wanted to talk outside my place. I couldn't neglect that, so I let her in right away, even had the servants prepare some pastries and hot drinks

her baby, and I was thinking of how to comfort her. But out of

the picture of shock, pointing to the items set out

coffee table was laid with fruit pastries and such. Stella wiped her

hit me the first