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.

to the hospital to visit Mrs. West, considering she's going to be my baby's grandma. I heard

know, I'd walk in right as Mrs. Jones had upset her. I feared Mrs. West might be heartbroken over her daughter being

I rushed in to tell her I was pregnant with Quentin's child, hoping

and innocence, her words

were cold and unyielding as he spoke, "Who gave you the right to

forward, positioning himself protectively in front of

make sure she's well taken care

tell your godmother about this 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.

family's servants escorted Evelina to the resting area, she lowered her head, a smirk crossing her

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

Back in Celestia, she had tried everything to

business failing, in desperation, she found herself in a situation with Quentin, who had been