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."

calm, not

not be hurt when he failed to keep his

stood up, wrapping his arm around Lizetta's

jewelry auction in a few days, just to

often try to make up for

clothes, jewelry, or even houses

women really want or need. And these gestures aren't always from the

said, "The dance troupe's performance is next week, and I've got

clearly displeased, but he didn't

until

was knocked on, and it

hospital, Lizetta went back to Yolanda's

handed Yolanda a bank card and two property

token of appreciation from

escorted Hanna to the hospital

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et

she sensed that her visit would've only disturbed Yolanda's rest. Lizetta accepted the gifts on

and property deeds