Remington glanced at Fiona, his lips pressed into a thin line. Grandma had clearly intended to help him win back Liz. Now that Liz was still here, why stir the pot by inviting Stella over?
"Grandma, we finally have Liz back for a quiet dinner. Why spoil it by inviting someone unrelated over?"
Remington's tone was disapproving, while Fiona looked at him with a half-smile. "Guests are guests; it's only polite to greet them."
Remington couldn't grasp Fiona's logic, casting a worried look towards Lizetta. Lizetta caught his gaze and lifted the corners of her lips.
"Mr. Dashiell, you seem so anxious; it makes you look guilty. What, are you afraid I'll make things hard for Ms. West?"
Lizetta actually didn't mind seeing Stella; they had old scores yet to settle. Misinterpreting his concern, Remington's expression darkened slightly as he retorted, "As long as you're happy."
At that moment, the butler ushered Stella in. Stella was dressed in an elegant cream-colored French dress paired with a light purple cashmere cardigan, accented with a slim black belt cinching her waist. Her hair was loosely tied back into a bun, adorned only with a pair of pearl earrings. She also carried a thermal food container, presenting a modest and gentle appearance that would instantly endear her to the older generation.
Upon entering, her gaze lingered on Remington for a few seconds, her eyes curving into a smile before she turned to Fiona. "Fiona, with the weather being so unpredictable, I've made some bird's nest soup, a cure-all that's great for the spirit. Please, have some."
Stella approached with the container, only then seeming to notice Lizetta, her face turning a shade paler. "Liz, you're here too? Is this a bad time? I hope I'm not intruding."
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....