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.

back and belly protruding, she spoke softly, "I was just coming to the hospital to visit Mrs. West, considering she's going to be my baby's grandma. I heard she had surgery again recently and couldn't help but

right as Mrs. Jones had upset her. I feared Mrs.

I rushed in to tell her I was pregnant with

innocence, her words sincere. But Remington saw through her

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

back, clutching her belly. Martin stepped forward, positioning

her aside to rest and make sure she's well taken

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

the West family's servants escorted Evelina to the resting area,

last bargaining chip. The Hawthorne family had gone bankrupt, her parents now living

had tried everything to seduce Remington, who remained uninterested, not giving

found herself in a situation with Quentin, who had