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

Theater, I introduce you to our artistic director, Crystal. Be prepared,

Just so you know, Mr. Madden, I passed Master Dories‘ audition. Once the baby is born

Lizetta had been anxious to go abroad, womed

no longer a secret, Lizetta felt no rush

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

dance troupe, it would enhance her resume and help her save

it tomorrow. If she agrees, then it’s no problem.”

angry with me, trying to scare me? Don’t worry, I’ll grow stronger. I promise never to

went to bed early, while Remington hadn’t returned.

he would come back that night.

of infidelity at Echo

she felt the bed dip behind her and a pair of arms gently wrap around her waist, carefully embracing

up but remained still

I wake you?”

arms, a reaction Remington couldn’t