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

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

and gentle, who liked Lizetta and always treated her warmly. She handed Lizetta a velvet jewelry box, which took Lizetta by

Camille. May

"Of course."

and rubies intertwined, with

too precious, Camille," Lizetta was overwhelmed, attempting to close the

being too modest. I couldn't find someone to get married, which you already know. Mom's been saving her best jewelry for occasions that never

Lizetta's hand, "I don't have any daughter, and I've always seen you as

a warmth in her heart, Lizetta asked, "Would

Delighted, Camille obliged.

its long sleeves and square neckline accentuating her slender shoulders