Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 64

Lizetta kept it simple and classy, rocking a plain white tee and jeans without showing an inch of skin. Yet somehow, her no–frills getup took on a whole new vibe on her, making her look effortlessly chic.

Flashes of her frolicking in the water just moments ago crossed his mind – her glorious, golden mermaid tail, her skin as smooth and flawless as frosted snow, and her posture gliding through the water with grace, like a legit deep–sea mermaid princess – it was alluring, innocent, and seductive all at once.

You’d never guess the knockout figure hidden beneath that oversized white tee if you hadn’t seen it with your own eyes. And let’s not forget the supple and lively feel of those legs, usually wrapped up in a fish tail, tumbling through the water, which must feel absolutely mind–blowing wrapped around a man’s waist.

“Back off!”

Lizetta’s expression turned icy as the guy ogled her a bit too obviously.

The manager frowned, “How can you talk to Mr. March like that.”

Daniel March just smiled as he stepped aside, all charm and grace; he even gave the manager a reassuring wave to show he didn’t mind.

As Lizetta walked away, Daniel watched her until she was out of sight, savoring the moment before turning back and patting the manager on the shoulder.

“That’s the spice I’m talking about. It’s only tasty if it’s got a kick. Send me her part–time schedule here.”

Stepping out of the mermaid–themed restaurant, Lizetta could still feel that creepy, clingy vibe on her back like she was being watched.

Feeling annoyed and fed up, she figured her days working this gig were numbered.

But when it rains, it pours. Right on cue, her phone rings – it’s Jolin.

Picking up, Lizetta is hit with Jolin’s piercing cries.

been, you good–for–nothing? Your brother and I are about to get kicked

hail a cab, Lizetta also called

soothed Lizetta and

into each

hot mess, with Jolin tussling with a couple of nurses.

Lizetta, Jolin made a beeline for her and grabbed

the heck are they throwing us out? Doesn’t the Dashiell Group own this hospital?

at the nurses and then pushed Lizetta, “What are you

drawing weird looks from everyone; people were probably wondering which rock this Mrs. Dashiell

as Yolanda stepped in

you ever done? For the past year, Liz has been the one taking care of Thaddeus while he’s bedridden. How many times have you shown up? Don’t you feel any

staggered back from the force of Yolanda’s words

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to you how I talk to

even consider Liz your daughter? Where were you when Hans

have the cheek to show up for cash. You let everyone label her a leech,

shaking with anger, recalling the first

kid to nobody’s problem, burning her hand while boiling water, with

winter, she was scavenging through the neighborhood trash bins in

Yolanda found her, Lizetta looked like a drenched Persian cat, with her expensive fur

was