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.

and her heart

and patted Evelina, “Silly girl, who knows if she’s here for Joseph or to snag Remington!” Then she turned to Lizetta.

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 care about Joseph, you’d better hustle and get the divorce

self–deprecating smile curling her lips. Seemed like the whole world

so bold and brazen? Lizetta lifted her head, a sly

that kid is the key to saving his brother’s life. How could he not marry Eve?” Elara

just hung up on his sense of duty to you; that’s all. He loves the baby. Don’t you remember, Remi even bought a little asterold for the baby.”

sure the baby you’re carrying is Remington’s?

trying to pull away, “Let gol Let go of me; I’m

eyed 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

to break free from Lizetta’s grip, I’m not scared. I’m just

her madness. We need to hurry and see Joseph; I’m

“Yeah, let’s go.”

Evelina, and they both

to take one last look at Evelina. Her reaction was

seem genuinely concerned about the baby in Evelina’s tummy, which hurt Lizetta all the more when

pregnancy.

be gone! Lizetta repeated this. sentence twice in