Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 47

Lizetta had her palm pressed against her belly under the table, eyeing that photo. So that was the kind of smile she had on her face just a moment ago.

Warm and yearning. Yeah, as the days rolled by, she found herself becoming more and more attached.

Aside from Thaddeus, this kid was her only flesh and blood left in the world. And hey, this was her and Remington’s child.

“We gotta figure out a way to get a prenatal checkup at the hospital.”

Yolanda was really stepping up like a worried dad, but Lizetta frowned and shook her head. She didn’t dare go. If she did, she feared that with the Dashiell family’s clout in Zion City, it wouldn’t stay hidden from Remington.

She still wanted to divorce Remington and skip the country ASAP, without any more complications.

Once abroad, it would be easy–peasy when the baby was born. Even if the Dashiell family caught wind of it, by then Remington would probably have tied the knot with Evelina and had their own kiddo, and wouldn’t give two hoots about her baby.

Her phone vibrated on the table. Lizetta glanced at it – Shirley was calling. Lizetta declined without a second thought, and just as she put the phone. down, it rang again.

Yolanda grumbled, “What a pain in the neck, she’s not gonna rest until we run after her with scissors, is she?”

“Ignore her. Aren’t you a sucker for pork? Give it a try.”

Lizetta silenced her phone and set it aside. But peace was short–lived. The screen lit up once again; this time with a call from Hanna.

“Don’t pick up, it’s your mother–in–law, and it can’t be good news,” Yolanda pursed her lips.

thought it over but decided to answer, sensing trouble brewing. And from what she knew about

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more hassle later.

section on the first floor and sort things out. I’ll be there shortly!”

stern, and she hung up before Lizetta could get a word in. Confused, Lizetta

jewelry area was packed like sardines,

counter.

she

me go!” It

sound like a pig

too. Inside the jade counter, Joseph had two bodyguards pinning Evelina down, hammer in hand, ready to smash

tears streaming down her face. She screamed at the bodyguards, “Let go! I’ll call the cops if you don’t. They won’t touch Joseph, but you won’t get away with it in front

while Joseph, with one foot on a stool, looked

Hold her tight, or I will have you pack your bags and hit the road!”

to my Liz; you think you’re worthy? Just keep them paws still, and I won’t hit you! But if you squirm, and I cripple you, don’t blame anyone but

the hammer again, Evelina turned ghostly pale,

the hammer

her go! Did