Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

When Yolanda saw the color drain from Lizetta's face, she felt a mix of irritation and sympathy.

She was truly a top-tier innocent flower; with just a few lightly spoken words, she could unleash the power of dozens of poison gas bombs.

"Ms. West, I must've been out of my mind to have saved your brother's child! Take your card, I don't need it! If you really want to show gratitude, then properly apologize to my Liz for ruining her wedding. After all, because of you, Liz couldn't even finish her own wedding!"

Stella pressed her lips together in a regretful smile.

"I really do regret the wedding situation. I only found out after I came back, that Remington missed his own wedding with Liz to come pick me up. These past years haven't been kind to me, but I've survived sixteen of them. Enduring a few more days wouldn't have made a difference, and it's just that Remington cared too much."

The words she spoke barely carried any apology, making it sound more like boasting.

Lizetta found her heart had grown stronger; she felt more

block Stella from reaching for

family, for whatever reason, seems to be dwindling in numbers. Evelina's child is already showing signs of being less fortunate, and yet the West family insists on keeping it, which

Lizetta's words about the West family being cursed with fewer

since it was Stella who previously insisted on the importance of

keep it. It's hard to repay kindness; this way, our family can be at ease."

worry, Ms. West, I've never been one to hold a grudge or expect anything in return! After today, if we cross paths, I'll act as if we've never met; I won't come

when they were in trouble, who

strained; she tried to speak, but Lizetta raised her

is still recovering and not up for this. Let me

Lizetta closed the hospital room door and