Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

"Mr. Dashiell drops by every week, always taking the time to chat with the doc, asking about Mr. Gardenia's condition in detail."

Lizetta lowered her gaze, wiping Thaddeus's face gently, her eyelashes fluttering upon hearing the update.

Remington's usually swamped with work. Even though the hospital is part of the Dashiell Group's portfolio, Remington oversees the Starlight Group. His involvement with the Dashiell Group's assets is minimal that's Nathan's domain.

So, his visits to the hospital are purely for Thadieu's sake.

Lost in thought while cleaning Thaddeus's hands, Lizetta was startled when she felt a gentle tap from his palm.

She snapped back to reality, looking down in surprise, "Thad just moved his hand!"

"Ma'am, lately Mr. Gardenia has been quite responsive to external stimuli. His fingers twitch often, and the doc says there's a good chance he might wake up. It's important to keep interacting with Mr. Gardenia don't miss out on the opportunity."

The caregiver's words filled Lizetta with excitement and guilt. She held Thaddeus's hand tighter.

"Big bro, Liz is here. I haven't been able to visit for a while, are you mad?

so fast and healthy. In just over three months, Daisy will be able to

Don't you want to teach Daisy to call

bro, I'm about to divorce Remington. I'm worried I won't be able to take care of Daisy properly. You promised to always have my back, to give me a family to turn to. Don't just lie there, being lazy..." Thaddeus's hand twitched again, freezing Lizetta in place before she burst

you? Keep fighting! You have to wake

Liz?" A voice

Daisylin Gardenia. She looked

face bore some scars from burns, she wore a

been? And your belly... it's

stared incredulously at Lizetta's

are you

want to be here for him, in case he wakes up. He'd surely want to see his

Lizetta didn't want to deal

pleading smile, which Lizetta cut off

about money, don't

idea what I've been through lately. My brother's business went under, and