Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Back when Stella was running a high fever, she forgot a lot. It was like she was walking in a fog, completely out of touch with her family.

Her memory came back in bits and pieces. Last year, Stella tried to escape, but it ended in failure. She was caught and beaten half to death. The physical toll over the years was immense. Medical reports ever suggested that she might never be able to have children again."

Listening to all this, Lizetta felt her heart sink.

She had no idea Stella had gone through so much.

No wonder Stella was crying her eyes out in the café, and Remington was totally on her side, insisting Lizetta apologized.

Because even though Stella was brought back, Remington's guilt seemed to have deepened.

"Liz, I didn't hand Evelina over to the West family. I've got her under surveillance. It's not exactly jail, but it's pretty close. I promise, she won't bother you again. Once she's had the baby, she'll face the consequences of her actions."

Remington held Lizetta's hand, his gaze filled with a hint of anxiety.

Lizetta took a deep breath, "You've already made up your mind, and it's not like I have a say in it, so let it be."

demeanor was calm, not showing any signs

not be hurt when he failed

up, wrapping his

jewelry auction in a few days, just to take your mind

often try to make up for

clothes, jewelry, or even

that's not what women really want or need. And these gestures aren't always from the heart; sometimes they're just for

dance troupe's performance is next week, and I've got to take care of Yoli. I don't

darkened slightly, clearly displeased, but he didn't push

wait until

knocked on, and it

hospital, Lizetta went

Yolanda a bank card and two

is a token of appreciation

escorted Hanna to the hospital to thank Yolanda

Lizetta talking to Stella

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rest. Lizetta

deeds handed to her, felt overwhelmed by the