Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 191

When Lizetta stepped out of the elevator, her face was back to its serene composure, but Inside, the hurt was raw. She felt a sense of relief that she hadn’t broken down in tears.

Truth be told, she was pretty wiped out. She had been running around like a headless chicken, catching barely four to five hours of sleep a night, especially now that she was preggers and could really use some extra z’s.

But deep down, she felt a buzz of happiness, convinced it was all worth it. Sweet Just a little longer, and she’d have the 3 million in the bag to pay back Remington, and she wouldn’t owe the Dashiell family squat.

From then on, she could chill out and just do her own thing. Taking a deep breath, Lizetta straightened her spine even more and lifted her head with a smile.

But she hadn’t expected to bump into Evelina and Elara right off the bat

“How can you still smile when Joseph’s in and out of the hospital like a yo–yo?” Elara frowned, laying into Lizetta.

Evelina grabbed Elara’s arm, playing the peacemaker, “Mom, don’t be hard on her. She’s obviously worried about Joseph too, or she wouldn’t be here at the hospital”

Evelina’s understanding act could make Lizetta want to hurl even with her eyes closed. Lizetta didn’t break stride and was about to breeze past them when Evelina grabbed her

“Don’t stress too much about Joseph, Sis. In a few months, my baby will be here, and it’s a sure bet for a match with him. We’ll kick his illness to the curb for good.”

Evelina said this with her hand on her stomach. Lizetta’s gaze fell on Evelina’s belly, not sure if it was Evelina sticking out her tummy or the kid was just thriving, but there was a slight bump already.

heart felt like it

girl, who knows if she’s here for Joseph or to snag Remington!” Then she turned

tight. Now that he’s sick and could be knocking on heaven’s door, only the bun in Eve’s oven can save him. It’s fate. If you really

like the whole world couldn’t wait for

a sly smile playing on her lips, “Engagement?

can that bel Eve’s carrying his child, and that kid is the key to saving his brother’s life. How could

sense of duty to you; that’s all. He loves the baby.

the baby you’re carrying is Remington’s? Well then, let’s go do a paternity test right

pull away, “Let gol Let go of

Evelina, her eyebrows raised in amusement, “Weren’t you just swearing up and down that the kid is Remington’s? What’s got you scared all of a sudden?”

not scared. I’m just worried

“Mom, let’s not get dragged into her madness. We

“Yeah, let’s go.”

Evelina, and they both rushed into the elevator.

last look at Evelina. Her reaction was pretty intense just now. She couldn’t

concerned about the baby in Evelina’s tummy, which hurt Lizetta

pregnancy.

and all troubles be gone! Lizetta repeated this. sentence twice in