Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

On the day of the wedding, the heavens seemed to frown upon them. The sky was a gloomy shade of gray, heavy clouds billowing, creating a somber atmosphere. The wedding was set at the Platinum Five-Star Hotel owned by the Dashiell Group.

Lizetta, adorned and waiting in the dressing room, noticed Remington was still absent.

"Take a sip of water; don't be nervous. I'll be right by your side," Yolanda, now in her pastel pink bridesmaid dress, handed Lizetta a warm cup of water.

Lizetta took the cup but didn't drink, smiling at Yolanda instead, "I'm fine, really."

It seemed Yolanda was more nervous than Lizetta, who felt ready to face whatever came her way.

Just then, the door to the room swung open.

Lizetta looked over, and immediately stood up, smiling, "Camille, Lucian, you made it."

suit and a checkered tie, looking striking and refreshing,

of him, with a gentle demeanor, her hair elegantly bundled with only a simple jade pin, and wearing a purple gown that spoke volumes of her grace, was Mrs. Camille Dashiell, Lucian's mother. "Liz, congratulations to you and Remington. I've also prepared an extra wedding gift

kind and gentle, who liked Lizetta and always treated her warmly. She handed Lizetta a velvet

you, Camille. May I

"Of course."

Lizetta found a stunning stylish ruby necklace, its diamonds and rubies intertwined, with a cascade

Lizetta was overwhelmed, attempting to close the box, only for Lucian to gently

get married, which you already know. Mom's been saving her best jewelry for occasions that never came. Finally, she found this

Lizetta's hand, "I don't have any daughter, and I've always seen you as one, Liz. Do you think I'm not fit to

in her heart, Lizetta asked, "Would you put

Delighted, Camille obliged.

with its long sleeves and square neckline accentuating her slender shoulders and elegant