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, considering she's going to be my baby's grandma. I heard she had surgery again recently and couldn't help but

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

why I rushed in to tell her I was pregnant with Quentin's child, hoping to save her. I didn't expect her to

and innocence, her words sincere. But Remington saw

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

Martin stepped forward, positioning himself

rest and make sure she's well taken care

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

the resting area, she lowered

Hawthorne family had gone bankrupt, her parents now living

give up. Back in Celestia, she had tried everything to seduce Remington,

failing, in desperation, she found herself in a situation with Quentin,