Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 258

Evelina snatched Remington’s arm, and he glanced down at her, reassuring her.

“It’s gonna be alright, the doc’s got you and the kiddo covered.”

Evelina looked at Remington, something seemed to click, and she nodded in agreement. “I believe in you, Remi. I’ll do what you said.”

Just like that, she obediently laid herself down on the gurney, and the docs and nurses wheeled her away.

Passing by Lizetia, Evelina tilted her head slightly to catch her eye.

Meering Lizetta’s look of utter shock, Evélina’s lips curved into a sly smile.

Her eyes were filled with a mix of taunting and mockery.

Lizetta clenched her fingertips and looked away.

With Remington around, faking a paternity test was peanuts, right?

Remington was totally head over heels about playing daddy to Evelina’s baby.

How could Evelina not be smug about it?

“Barbara, check it out, Remington still hangs on your every word!” Hanna and Barbara were chatting nearby.

it’s not my fault I’m just the godmother and you’re the real deal. Kids gotta rebel against their parents no matter how old they are.”

shaky, and she broke into a serious coughing fit before she could finish.

in concern, “Sorry for dragging you and Barbara into this mess, especially with her not being

Remington, “Take Barbara back

hands dismissively at

go take your grandma back first. Mrs. Fiona, Barbara and I will come over and see you next time.” He then apologized to Fiona.

was still wearing her hospital gown under her

and felt bad about it, hurrying everyone along.

formalities, let’s get Barbara back to

and Mrs. West took their leave, and Hanna stepped forward

no telling when Evelina will be out, and the DNA test is gonna take

away and instead clung tightly to Lizetta’s hand, dismissively saying,

#

do whatever you need to do, you’re just making

was no longer Remington’s wife, no longer Fiona’s granddaughter–in–law.

still favored her, clearly unable to see who was closer to her

in expression, Hanna shot a sharp glance at Lizetta and instructed,

good care of Fiona, Lizetta!”

just nodded quietly at her.

and she knew why Hanna disliked her so

fallen on hard times, her bond with Nathan was just so–so, and she didn’t have much of a career

her head up high in the socialite circle