Stella and Martin trudged out of the hospital, their spirits low, just as Remington's SUV pulled up to the curb.
As the car door swung open and Remington's tall figure emerged, Stella rushed over, her eyes brimming with tears.
"Remington, is it true? Did you really order us to leave the hospital? Tell me it isn't so. I can't believe you'd be this cruel to me. Just now, a nurse shoved me. Look, I even fell and hurt myself…"
Stella reached out, grabbing Remington's arm. Indeed, she had fallen, scraping her hand on the ground until it bled.
Remington used to show a flicker of pity at the sight of her injuries, a mix of compassion and guilt. But this time, his gaze shifted over her injured hand, and Stella saw something in his eyes she hadn't seen before: revulsion.
It was a look she knew all too well, the kind people have when they see something utterly repulsive. And this time, Remington's gaze held even more disdain.
Stella froze, her face paling, her grip stiffening.
Above her, Remington's voice was cold and detached, "Stella, you've played this card too many times. It's lost its effect."
Looking up, Stella met Remington's icy, mocking gaze. With a swift gesture, he shook her off, causing her to stumble backward, nearly falling.
It dawned on her that Remington had always seen through her little schemes; he had just chosen to remember their past bond, to indulge her. But now, it seemed he truly didn't care anymore.
Martin stepped forward, supporting Stella, his voice laced with suppressed anger.
"Remington, after all these years of friendship between our families... You and Quinn grew up together, like brothers. Stella has gone through hell for you. Even if you're grieving and suspicious of everything, it's unfair to pin baseless accusations on the West family."
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....