Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Remi turned his head towards Lizetta, "Any idea where Joe might have gone?"

Hannah, overhearing the conversation, immediately raised her voice.

"Give the phone to Lizetta! I'll ask her!"

But Remi's voice dropped, firm and concerned, "I'll get someone on it."

It was clear that he was worried about Hannah saying something more to Lizetta, so he cut off their conversation.

However, Lizetta snatched the phone from Remi, saying, "Joe hasn't contacted me, and no, I haven't hidden him away."

At Lizetta's words, Hannah broke down, "Lizetta, Joe could pass out at any moment. He ran away because of you; you must know where he is. Please, think!" Hannah's voice lost its edge, now carrying a plea.

Lizetta, being a mother herself, understood the panic and desperation of a mother whose child is missing.

She replied softly, "Joe is my brother; I'm just as worried. Trust me, I'll think it over and work with Remi to find him as soon as possible."

After hanging up, Lizetta looked at Remi.

a spot behind the old house, and

old house, with Remi holding

He's smart, and he wouldn't

her worry for Joe was mixed with

Hannah, who showed anxious love for Joe, she barely acted like a mother towards

wondered if Remi felt neglected

caught her gaze, looking down

head, only gripping his hand

was 'Willow Cottage' in the woods behind the old

take him there, teaching him to speak into the hollow of the tree at 'Willow

for Remi to let

I'll call him out," Remington said,

Lizetta covered his mouth, "Don't scare him. You're his brother; show some patience. Or I seriously doubt Joy will have a patient dad!"

had was all

climb on up," he conceded, stepping forward to hoist Lizetta onto

Remi's help, Lizetta easily climbed

Joseph was found in

here, hiding and crying like