Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 162

She had barely taken a drag when April snatched the cigarette away, snuffed it out, and waved her hand dismissively.

“Mr. Dashiell cares so much about the bun in the oven, and smoking ain’t exactly flavor of the month. How about you lay off it for a bit?”

Looking visibly irritated, Evelina slapped her belly with a thud.

“Ugh, so annoying!”

Chill out, even if you’re out of luck, it’s not like Lizetta snagged the chance either, so it’s not a total bust.”

April tried to console her, and Evelina’s face finally softened.

Yeah, Lizetta will wake up and find out she’s missed the boat. Wonder if she’ll be beside herself with tears.

Just then, the doorbell rang.

“Is that Mr. Dashiell coming to see you?”

Lit up with excitement, Evelina jumped off the couch and made a beeline for the door. Then, thinking of she’d just smoked, she paused and said,

“April, keep him busy for a sec, and I’ll be right there.”

She dashed to the bathroom, sprayed on some perfume, touched up her lipstick, unbuttoned the top two buttons of her blouse, and then sprinted to the foyer.

she saw the man entering, the smile on her

it

did you a solid; how are

newcomer stepped forward, wrapped an arm around Evelina’s waist, and playfully tugged at her slightly open

up because you knew I

humored him while signaling April with her eyes to

woke up, it was already dark

was still foggy as she lifted herself from the couch,

on the table was buzzing. Lizetta picked

celebration all set up for you, where are you? Haven’t you come back yet?

which jolted Lizetta back to reality; she sprang to her feet.

talk now; I’ll

phone in a hurry and

had been out cold for nearly six hours. Lizetta smacked her forehead, rushed out of the room, and started pounding on

a cleaner happened to come by with a cleaning cart.

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this room? They checked out and left

catch, seeing several missed calls

elevator and dialed

was almost on the ground floor that