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?"

I couldn't care

Yolanda's nonchalant demeanor, Lizetta

do you mean

the entertainment world, relationships are

you off guard, and

was about to ask more,

it to find Stella standing there, holding a huge bouquet of flowers, with a maid carrying loads

I'm here to thank Ms.

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

wanting Yolanda to be disturbed, she was about to

there? Let her

was curious to meet the infamous

with

Stella. Liz must have mentioned me

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

I'm a bit dizzy and who did you say you were?

hidden barbs didn't go

me? Let me introduce

long spiel about her and Remington's dramatic childhood saga, which could potentially upset Lizetta,

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listen to your long