Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 620

She was still trapped in the throes of grief after losing her child.

He just wanted to be there for her, to help her through it.

“No! Grandma, you’re overthinking it. She wouldn’t do that. Postpartum depression needs love and support, and I’m here for her. She wants to stay here. She’s asleep now, but when she wakes up, you can ask her yourself.”

“You bring Liz back here, or I’m not leaving this spot!” Grandma demanded, but Remington simply hung up on her the next second.

Fiona went pale, while Tina quickly tried to console her, helping Grandma back onto the hospital bed.

“What’s the use in being stubborn now after all this? It’s just making things worse!”

On the top floor of the hospital, Martin was practicing tai chi by the floor-to-ceiling windows, while Stella sat on a couch nearby, applying ointment to her neck, which bore the clear marks of Remington’s grip, likely from burst capillaries, causing a stinging pain.

“Remington’s been so harsh because of that woman, Lizetta. Dad, do you think he’ll even want to marry me now?”

She put down the mirror, looking towards Martin.

Martin chuckled, “He's just lost a child; it’s normal to be filled with hatred now. But men are selfish, fickle creatures. They can handle a woman’s tantrums temporarily but not in the long run. Once he and Lizetta are fully over, you just need to be kind and understanding, fill the void. With the passionate memories of your youth, you’ll have him in the palm of your hand soon enough.”

Stella’s heart fluttered at his words, a dreamy smile spreading across her face.

Martin looked at her dismissively, “What, you’re actually in love with him?”

Stella turned, meeting Martin’s intense gaze, her face turning pale as she shook her head.

“How could I be, Dad? I always remember, he’s the reason my brother and mom are gone! How could such a man deserve happiness?”