His expression was incredibly solemn and sincere. Hearing his vow and seeing the absolute honesty in his eyes, Bernice seemed to believe him, and her agitated expression slowly softened.
She reached out, gently clasping Lizetta and Remington's hands together. "A husband and wife must rely on each other through thick and thin. Now that you have a child, that bond must be even stronger."
Lizetta and Remington nodded in unison. Only then did a genuine smile return to Bernice's face. She looked at Nelson with profound relief.
"Old man, Elsa is healthy and happy. Am I just dreaming all of this?"
Nelson patted her hand affectionately and carefully settled Joy into her arms.
"You aren't dreaming. If you don't believe me, give the baby a kiss."
Holding Joy close, Bernice leaned in and pressed a tender kiss against the boy's cheek. As the sweet, milky scent of the child filled her senses, a radiant smile stretched across her face, deepening the wrinkles around her eyes.
Nelson turned his head away, letting out a heavy sigh to force down the burning tears threatening to spill from his eyes.
He turned his attention back to Remington and Lizetta.
"I've picked out two formal names for Joy, but I can't decide which one is best. Why don't you two take a look?"
Lizetta's eyes instantly lit up. Nelson pulled two folded sheets of paper from his pocket and handed them to the couple.
Unfolding hers, Lizetta saw the name 'Zane Dashiell' written in elegant calligraphy, symbolizing a gentleman as steadfast as a tree and as gentle as a serene lake.
She glanced over at the paper in Remington's hand, which read 'Jasper Dashiell,' carrying the meaning of profound grace and beautiful prospects.
Both sounded wonderful and held beautiful meanings.
Lizetta looked up at Remington and asked, "Which one do you prefer?"
Remington simply held her gaze. "I like them both. I'll go with whatever you decide."
Lizetta took the paper from his hand, her eyes darting back and forth between the two options.

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The readers' comments on the novel: Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington)
Does evil really triumph always above the good in this novel ? How comes Stella's evilness has no end? Does the author believes that by giving justice and importance to bad people like Stella will make this novel interesring? I am starting to lose my patience and ask when will the writer finally will realize that the protagonist is Lizetta and not Stella....
Update pls thanks!...
This novel is too sad. When will Lizetta experience real happiness. Why is her life so miserable.. Author pls bring changes in the story....
Removed the 5 Chapters per day if you can't keep up to it....