Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 346

Lizette sat on the park bench for what seemed like en eternity before finally pulling out the business card and dialing Jerome’s number. “Me Madden? It’s Lizetta, about the dance troupe, I’ve thought it over, and I want to give it a try

On the other end, Jerome raised an eyebrow, his voice tinged with surprise.

Ms. Gardenia, you’re mon decisive than I anticipated.”

The way Lizetta had been acting, it was clear she’d been through a rough patch emotionally, knocked down but not out.

At the prime of her life, she’d chosen to give up her career and future to marry that man.

Clearly, she was head over heels for him.

It wasn’t hard to guess that she’d spent four years in a relationship and marriage, four years that could have completely derailed a woman’s ambitions

Many women might never recover, opting instead to continue living in comfort without ambition.

When Jerome had offered her the business card, he hadn’t been optimistic about Lizetta’s prospects.

word still holds, right?”

10 am., at Zion City Theater, I introduce you to our artistic director, Crystal. Be prepared,

stay with the troupe for three or four months. Just so you know, Mr. Madden, I passed Master Dories‘ audition. Once

to go abroad, womed that Remington

that the baby was no longer a secret, Lizetta felt no rush to leave.

until next year, and Lizetta didn’t want to waste the intervening

the dance troupe, it would enhance her resume and help her save up for living

tomorrow. If she

up with Jerome, Lizetta gently touched her belly, whispering, Joy, I’m sorry for neglecting you. Were you angry with me, trying to scare me? Don’t worry, I’ll

bed early, while Remington hadn’t

didn’t know if he would come

scenes of infidelity at Echo Ridge Villa, wondering if she’d be able to sleep. Surprisingly, she

dip behind her and a pair of arms gently wrap around her waist, carefully

up but remained still

I wake

a reaction Remington couldn’t help but notice.