Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Even in the upscale neighborhoods where the wealthy reside, it's rare to see any commotion. But today was different. Liz had already called her friend Yolanda, and as she stepped out of her mansion, she immediately spotted Yolanda pushing her way to the front of the crowd behind the police tape.

Liz hurried over, and by the time Ray had pulled up in his car, she was already sitting shotgun in Yolanda's ride. Ray had no choice but to follow behind.

"Looks like we can't shake off this tail," Yolanda remarked with a smirk, glancing at the car trailing us through her rearview mirror.

If it weren't for Liz being pregnant, Yolanda would've been tempted to put her foot down and see if Ray could keep up. But with Liz's condition, that was off the table.

"Let him be," Liz said, her voice detached. She had filled Yolanda in on everything that had happened last night over the phone.

Yolanda peered at Liz, concern creasing her brow. "What's up? The cops taking their sweet time with something? I was hoping to catch the show of that witch being hauled away."

"Luna's dead," Liz dropped the bombshell.

the brakes.

change her clothes, ended up injecting

process this, then slammed her hand against the steering wheel. "Serves her right! But seriously, were those cops just there for decoration? They let her off

funny?" Yolanda glanced

I feel better

feeling guilty, wondering if she was being too heartless. But suicide as a way to dodge punishment didn't sit right with her. Luna had brought her fate upon

had nothing to do with it?" Yolanda asked as she resumed

pursed her lips. "Who knows? Luna was adamant it was all

innocent because living with that kind of guilt would be

Changing the subject, Yolanda

drop this grim talk. I booked us a cool spot at Lakeside Cafe

at the cafe. Yolanda held the door for Liz, who was greeted with a