Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 142

She couldn’t have it all–good rep and all, making poor Lizetta take the fall, huh?

“Remington, listen to this! She’s got the nerve to talk back to me right in front of you. And just now, when Eve. came over to check on her, she shoved Eve to the ground! If anything happens to her baby, can she even handle that responsibility?”

Evelina, clutching her belly, was all shaken up, leaning on the couch. Hearing this, she spoke up softly.

“Mrs. Hanna Dashiell, don’t worry about me. I think I’m okay. Remington has always been protective of Lizetta. Don’t argue with him over me; It could strain your bond.”

What a saint she sounded like, so virtuous and considerate, all for Hanna’s sake. Hanna, who’d been around the block in high society, might pick up on the subtle undertones in Evelina’s words, but Evelina was carrying the grandchild she’d been waiting for.

Compared to Lizetta, she’d much rather have Evelina, the real deal, as a daughter–in–law. She shot Lizetta a glare and nudged Remington.

“Listen to how sensible and aware Evelina is. Don’t let her overdo it, carry her to the room to rest, and call a doctor to check on her. She’s got her solo performance tomorrow, and we can’t have anything happening to her.”

Remington frowned as he looked over at Evelina, her face as white as a sheet.

“I’m really fine; I can walk by myself.”

tried to stand up using the armrest of the couch for support, but her legs were weak and she fell

Lizetta give

forward, but suddenly a small hand grabbed his

see Lizetta with one eye red and the other tightly shut, looking pitifully

I think something got in my eye; it

wasn’t lying: her right eye felt more and more irritated by the second. The pain was almost unbearable, and she didn’t dare

no one else to turn to. Her vision blurred, but Remington frowned and said coldly.

is all about timing! Let go!”

so stern. Lizetta felt a chill down her spine, and her grip

had protected her from a slap earlier, she mistook him for her knight in

her protector. She sure had a short memory

Evelina to your room! And

east side of the

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them go, her eyes stinging with pain. That room was prepared by Hanna