"I want to leave him, but he won't let me go! But I've already made up my mind to leave. I can see what you are up to. Instead of trying to test me and provoke me here, Ms. West, why don't you help me?"
Stella was clearly taken aback by Lizetta's words, so much so that her stirring of her coffee halted abruptly.
"Help you?"
"Use the power of the West family to get me out of Zion City. Remington refuses to divorce, and even going to court would be useless. I'll leave for two years, Ms. West, and during that time, you can cultivate a relationship with Remington.
After two years, when I file for divorce again, I'm sure Remington won't hold on anymore. After we’re separated for two years, even if he still refuses by then, the court will recognize that the marriage has indeed broken down and grant the divorce. It's a win-win situation. Will you help me leave?"
Lizetta reached out her hand towards Stella.
Lizetta wanted to leave, but she didn't want to involve Hogan like last time.
After all, the West family would probably be happy to see this happen.
However, Stella looked at Lizetta's extended hand for a long time, with her gaze flickering, but she never took Lizetta's hand.
Finally, she laughed helplessly, "Liz, I always said you've got the wrong idea about me. Remington and I were childhood sweethearts, and we promised to each other from a young age. Playing house, I was always Remington's bride, and we even took pictures in wedding attire.
You know, girls tend to give their hearts away early. I won't lie, Liz, I saw Remington as my future husband since I was a little girl, and I’ve been looking forward to the day I'd marry him.
That's why, in those life-and-death situations, I gave up my chance of escape for him.
All these years, I endured torture and hardship, all while thinking of Remington, hoping he'd come to rescue me one day, which is why I survived.
But when I came back and found out he was married and had a baby, I kept telling myself that what's missed is missed. As much as it hurts, I never thought about wrecking your home.
Liz, I can't promise you that. I can't help you."
Lizetta withdrew her hand, and slowly clenched it into a fist.
Comments
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....