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 care

demeanor, Lizetta felt a bit

do you mean 'couldn't care

entertainment world, relationships are a joke anyway. Don't worry, I'm not like you; I

to herself that sometimes feelings can catch you off guard,

ask more, she heard

huge bouquet

I'm here to thank Ms. Yolanda. Can I

Martin a piece of her mind yesterday, and now Stella was

be disturbed, she was about to

who's there?

was curious to meet the

with a gentle

I'm Stella. Liz must have

Our whole family is incredibly grateful. I'm here on behalf of everyone to thank you." Stella offered the

she offered a polite smile, "Sorry, I'm a bit dizzy and who did you say you were? Why would Liz mention

barbs didn't

mentioned me? Let me introduce myself again. I'm Stella, grew

Stella was about to go on a long spiel about her and Remington's dramatic childhood saga,

West my

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