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.

good–for–nothing? Your brother and I are about to get kicked out of the hospital. If you don’t show up, we might as well drop dead

a cab, Lizetta

about the trouble with Thaddeus, soothed Lizetta and headed to

bumped into each

mess,

a beeline for her and grabbed her arm.

are they throwing us out? Doesn’t the Dashiell Group own this hospital? I’m telling

“What are you zoning out for?

was loud, drawing weird looks from everyone; people were probably wondering which rock this

Lizetta stood there as Yolanda stepped in to pull Jolin

are you? Other than hitting up Liz and the Dashiell family for money, what have you ever done? For the past year, Liz has been the one taking

force of Yolanda’s words and turned on

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even consider Liz your daughter? Where were you

daughter every month and have the cheek to show up for cash. You let everyone label

was shaking with anger, recalling the first time she met Lizetta.

girl went from rich kid to nobody’s problem, burning her hand while boiling

dead of winter, she was scavenging through the neighborhood trash bins

Persian cat, with her expensive fur all

was