Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Fiona's eyebrows shot up in surprise as she turned to look at Lizetta.

"Liz has developed a taste for spicy food? That explains it. Remington usually doesn't fuss over the small stuff, but he specifically requested to add a few spicy dishes this time."

Their conversation flowed seamlessly, as if they had completely forgotten about the presence of another person. Stella, no matter how thick-skinned, couldn't stand being ignored any longer. She pinched her hand and managed a strained smile at Fiona, "I'll leave you guys to your meal then. I'll wait outside; I have a few things to discuss with Remington later."

Without waiting for Remington to object, she quickly turned and made her way out. Fiona was still in high spirits, seemingly undisturbed. Whether it was to make Stella wait deliberately or he genuinely missed Lizetta, dinner stretched on for an hour.

After the meal, Lizetta accompanied Fiona for a leisurely stroll in the garden. Stella, who had been waiting in the living room, also followed them out, walking beside Remington. Remington, not wanting her to follow, deliberately slowed down and stopped to confront Stella. "Speak," he said, his voice cold and impatient, eager for her to finish and leave.

why are you treating me like this? Just because I called you away on the night Liz had complications, you blame everything on me? But what did I do wrong? I had no idea something like that would happen that night. If I had

refusing to fall. Yet, Remington's gaze remained unmoved.

tears

Evelina claim someone had tampered with her slippers, causing

prison, but Stella knew that Remington had sent people to see Evelina twice. Yet, Evelina's child was still with the West family, and they

Evelina to lie.

was out to get her. She must have been mistaken." Remington chuckled, "So, the fact that

of that. April was hired specifically to take care of Evelina, and after Evelina gave birth, she had already ended