Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 62

After being vigorously pressed on her chest, Lizetta suddenly choked and coughed back to life.

Leaning against the person behind her, Lizetta was in a daze, with near–death memories flashing back as she saw through her bleary eyes Remington carrying Evelina away at a brisk pace.

He didn’t look back.

“Lizetta! You’re faking it, right? You’re like a fish in water, come on, speak up.”

The person who rescued Lizetta from behind patted her face, bringing her back to her senses as she looked at him.

She was surprised to find it was Cassius Sterling.

He was Remington’s brother, from the Sterling family, long–time acquaintances of the Hawthorne family. Cassius treated Evelina like a sister and always thought Lizetta was a gold digger who had delayed Remington’s life, and therefore, he had a low opinion of Lizetta.

“Thanks, cough cough.”

Lizetta apologized, feeling grateful despite everything since he saved her life.

Cassius just huffed and ran his fingers through his drenched hair.

“Don’t thank me; I didn’t save you out of any personal regard, just basic human decency. If I’d known it was you, I wouldn’t have bothered getting wet! You sure you’re okay?”

He looked at her with pure distaste, and Lizetta gave a self–deprecating laugh.

“A scourge like me can survive a millennium; what could possibly happen to me?”

Already humiliated enough, she had no desire to seek sympathy from someone who loathed her.

sneered, pushed Lizetta away from him, and got up to leave. Lizetta didn’t say another word.

There

still onlookers: Kevin was frowning and staring at Lizetta

really are… never mind, you’re not welcome here. Just

the other guests, “Sorry for the

away, leaving Lizetta alone, drenched

her, sneaked over and

better

the servant and wrapped herself

room, several servants and Elara were fussing over her.

someone else was drying her hair, others were checking on

Elara, clutching a cup; seeing she was all right,

leave.

pushed me! She dragged me into the water, I can’t swim, I was so scared! Sister didn’t

stood up enraged upon hearing this.

is attempted murder, call the police!

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gleam

intensified.

the phone

in disbelief and demanded,

no one saw Lizetta push her.