Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Liz burst into laughter, turning around to stuff a debit card and the deed to the house into Yolanda's arms. "Come on, take it! Who in their right mind would refuse money that's literally being handed to them?" "Can I really keep it? But didn't you, like, wear yourself out paying off that $300,000 debt to Remington?" Yolanda clutched the debit card, somewhat surprised by Liz's change of heart.

Liz cut her off, "I was a fool back then, but things are different now. You've saved a life and got yourself hurt in the process. This is what you deserve. Why on earth would you say no? If it makes you feel better there's something I need to ask of you."

Liz had made up her mind to leave, and she was sure she couldn't take Thaddeus with her this time.

Yolanda accepted the money, and Liz hoped that if Remington, in a fit of rage, decided to ignore Thaddeus, Yolanda could look after her big brother for her.

She shared her wishes with Yolanda, leaving her utterly shocked.

"Look after Thaddeus? Of course, I can. But where are you planning to go? You're pregnant with Joy, heading off to some unknown place is going to be tough." Liz just offered Yolanda a faint smile.

"I'm not afraid of hardship, just heartache."

She was exhausted. Refusing to let go, Remington constantly pressured her without considering her feelings.

Stella was always lurking, and Hanna's glares made Liz feel like a walking blood bank, constantly fearing what madness Hanna might unleash next.

Trapped in this hopeless marriage, Liz felt like she was suffocating.

Yolanda was worried, but seeing Liz's weary but gentle smile, she had her eyes welled up with tears, and she embraced Liz tightly.

"Alright, if you want to leave, then leave. I believe in you. But do you really think Stella will help you?"

"She will." Liz said with conviction.

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her finger still pressed against Jerome's

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Liz's wrist,

awkwardly, feeling Jerome's gaze on her as if

"It wasn't on purpose!"