Even as she fled in embarrassment, a part of him couldn't help but hope against hope that her actions were a sign of lingering love for him. But now, as he faced her usual resolute and cold demeanor, Remington couldn't help but offer a silent eulogy to his own arrogance. He had hoped for too much.
The passionate light in his eyes dimmed to a quiet depth as Lizetta spoke, her voice growing softer. "Thank you for looking after my brother all this time, for helping Yoli, and for standing up for me in front of the Dashiell family. If all these were your way of making amends, then I accept them. Remington, I don't hold a grudge against you anymore, truly."
Lizetta wasn't heartless. After overcoming her postpartum depression, she had done a lot of thinking. The complications on that fateful night weren't entirely Remington's fault; she had her share of the blame too. Her resentment had stemmed from believing that he was protecting the West family, defending Stella West. But now, it didn't seem that way at all.
With her brother awake and Remington's recent actions, Lizetta found it in herself to let go of her hatred. But that was as far as it went.
However, hearing her say she no longer resented him brought a flicker of life back to Remington's icy heart. A spark of light returned to his eyes. He was about to tell Lizetta that his actions were not about atonement but because of his undying love for her when she continued.
"You also said in front of the grandparents that from now on, I owe nothing to the Dashiell family and have no ties with them whatsoever. So, let's just maintain this relationship of mutual indifference, shall we?"
The flicker of hope in Remington's heart was doused as if with a bucket of ice water, especially at her last comment, which felt like a dagger to his heart. His handsome face turned cold. "Mutual indifference? Who do you want to be happy with? Jerome? Just how far have you two gone?"
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....