Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

"Damn, that girl's a real piece of work!"

Lizetta had always sensed something off about Stella, and now she knew why.

On one hand, she acted as if everything was fine, showing off her vulnerabilities, while on the other, she was a bundle of insecurities, unable to face reality.

Such a contradiction indeed.

"Ugh, this is giving me a headache."

Yolanda lifted her hand, intending to rub her temples, but Lizetta quickly stopped her.

"Stop, don't worry about it. I shouldn't have brought it up.

Oh, speaking of which, when you were in surgery yesterday, Cassius was pacing outside the whole time. He only left when they moved you to the ICU. What's up with that?"

Lizetta squinted at Yolanda, who seemed totally unfazed.

"It's just what it looks like."

"And what's that supposed to mean?"

"He's got a thing for me, obviously."

"And you?"

couldn't

nonchalant demeanor, Lizetta felt

do you mean

and a big-time actor. I'm not losing anything. In the entertainment world, relationships are a joke anyway. Don't worry, I'm not like you; I don't get

to herself that sometimes feelings can catch you off guard, and before

to ask more, she heard

standing there, holding a huge bouquet of flowers, with

I'm here to thank Ms. Yolanda. Can

Martin a piece of her mind yesterday, and now Stella

be disturbed, she was about to refuse when Yolanda called out

there? Let

meet the

Stella, with a gentle smile, approached the

must

yourself to save Evelina's baby - my brother's child. Our whole family is incredibly grateful. I'm here on behalf of everyone to thank you." Stella

it; instead, she offered a polite smile, "Sorry, I'm a bit dizzy and who did you

hidden barbs

her smile, "Haven't Liz mentioned me? Let me introduce

go on a long spiel about her and Remington's dramatic childhood

West my head's spinning,

to your long