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

when he failed

up, wrapping his arm around

auction in a few days, just to

often try to make up for their guilt

bags, clothes, jewelry, or even houses and

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

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

expression darkened slightly, clearly displeased, but

until after your

door was knocked on, and it was Cedric

hospital, Lizetta went

a bank card and

of appreciation from

escorted Hanna to the hospital to thank Yolanda for

they hadn't expected to see Lizetta talking to

et

Yolanda's rest. Lizetta accepted

deeds handed to her, felt