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.

breathing hitched, and her heart felt

and patted Evelina, “Silly girl, who knows if she’s here for Joseph

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

looked down, a self–deprecating smile curling her lips. Seemed like the whole

right did she have to be so bold and brazen? Lizetta lifted her head, a sly smile playing on her lips, “Engagement? But my hubby seems to think he won’t be popping the question to your daughter.”

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

you; that’s all. He

gripped Evelina’s wrist, “Are you sure the baby you’re carrying is Remington’s?

trying to pull away, “Let gol Let go of me; I’m not

and down that

managed to break free from Lizetta’s grip, I’m not scared. I’m just worried about the

Elara, “Mom, let’s not get dragged into her madness. We need to hurry and see Joseph;

“Yeah, let’s go.”

both rushed into

Evelina. Her reaction was pretty intense just now. She couldn’t actually be feeling guilty,

the baby in Evelina’s tummy, which hurt Lizetta

pregnancy.

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