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.

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

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

tell her I was pregnant with

of concern, guilt, and innocence, her words sincere. But

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

her belly. Martin stepped forward, positioning himself protectively in front of Evelina and instructed

her aside to rest and make sure

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

servants escorted Evelina to the resting

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

give up. Back in Celestia, she had tried everything to seduce Remington, who remained uninterested, not giving her a shred of

Hawthorne family business failing, in desperation, she found herself in a situation with