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.

eyes filled with a cold glint. He

her up and call

servants snapped to action, rushing to

even more freely, half her face covered in

the couch, looking as if she had

sirens outside, she felt

Lizetta's attempted murder charge was secured, leaving no escape for Lizetta! Thinking of Lizetta's

could Stella not

press on her

by her. If it weren't for our bodyguard's quick reaction would be dead by now.

Lizetta off the ground and turned

Liz hit you, if you

fell even faster, her eyes filled with

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

I was thinking

chest, the picture of shock, pointing

fruit pastries and such. Stella wiped her tears and

the first time,