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

Yolanda's nonchalant demeanor, Lizetta felt a

mean 'couldn't

world, relationships are a joke

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

was about to ask more, she heard a knock

find Stella standing there, holding a huge bouquet of flowers, with a maid carrying loads of health supplements behind

to thank Ms. Yolanda. Can

piece of her

wanting Yolanda to be disturbed, she was about to refuse when Yolanda

there?

was curious to meet the infamous

Stella, with a

I'm Stella. Liz must have mentioned

my brother's child. Our whole family is incredibly grateful. I'm here on behalf of everyone to thank you."

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

hidden barbs didn't go

her smile, "Haven't Liz mentioned me? Let me introduce myself again. I'm Stella,

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

West my head's

to your long