Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

The middle-aged woman argued back, affirming her identity as Barbara's sister, Emma Jones.

Lizetta was taken aback, realizing that Barbara had discovered Eileen was an imposter.

Eileen hurried over, anxiously addressing Remington.

"That lady suddenly burst in and exposed me. I had no idea what was happening. Barbara was deeply shocked, and then that Miss rushed in too, claiming she was carrying a child from the West family. Barbara became extremely agitated and fainted."

Eileen then gestured towards Evelina. Remington's gaze was sharp as a blade, turning towards Evelina.

Evelina felt as though she was being dissected under that intense scrutiny, her heart racing yet strangely unafraid.

Eileen was a fake Stella. And the child she was carrying was her trump card.

hospital to visit Mrs. West,

upset her. I feared Mrs. West might be heartbroken over her daughter being

tell her I was pregnant with Quentin's child, hoping to save her.

mix of concern, guilt, and innocence, her words sincere. But Remington saw through her

spoke, "Who gave you the right to decide on your

stepped forward, positioning himself protectively in front of

her aside to rest and make sure she's well

because Evelina's pregnancy was fragile at first. But she's past the critical first trimester now, and the baby is stable. Your godmother already knows Stella wasn't found. Without giving her hope, she might... Even if Evelina hadn't told your godmother, I would have. Evelina meant

servants escorted Evelina to the resting area, she lowered her head, a smirk

last bargaining chip. The Hawthorne family had gone bankrupt, her parents now living in a cramped apartment,

Back in Celestia, she had tried everything to seduce Remington, who remained uninterested, not giving

the Hawthorne family business failing, in desperation, she found herself