Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Stella endured the humiliation with remarkable grace, which only deepened Lizetta's admiration for her.

After all, it's not easy to have both a thick skin and the talent of a first-rate actor, but Stella seemed to possess both qualities.

Stella's intention was clear: she wanted to remind Fiona of that time she had forced her to chug a bottle of wine at the country club. Yet, Stella conveniently left out why she had done it in the first place.

Just as Lizetta was about to expose Stella's real motives, Remington cut in with a tone full of disdain.

"We're about to have dinner, and your nagging is really killing my appetite!"

His voice was deep, and his choice of words carried a double meaning, seemingly aimed at Stella herself.

Stella's eyes welled up with tears, utterly embarrassed and at a loss for words.

"Remington, what did I do wrong? Why are you humiliating me like this?"

She hadn't been nagging incessantly; she had merely mentioned it once, yet he accused her of being a nuisance.

Was it that, in his eyes, her mere presence was now a source of disgust?

tears rolled down her

retorted, "You know

awkward until Fiona tried to smooth

don't stoop to Remington's

with a faint sense of gratitude, thinking she was being sympathetic.

by his wife. What's the

out on Liz

too shy to confront her, so

Don't take

a bitter smile, unsure if his grandmother was supporting him or mocking

managed a weak smile towards Fiona, trying

you know, in our country, the chances of getting back together after a divorce are pretty slim. If the love's already gone, it's

habits, no chance. But if there's still love, Just misunderstandingscor someone else's interference, then why not? It's like they say, 'True love conquers all, through thick and thin.'

sweet, but her words were a clear jab

the West family's intentions and how much they

Remington had done for