Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Daisy shook her head in dismay, "I have no idea. It wasn't me who swapped the kids. I only found out Evelina wasn't my daughter when she was six."

Lizetta somewhat believed Daisy's words because she saw a hint of motherly affection in Daisy for Evelina. At least, Daisy didn't use Evelina as a shield against Hans's temper, unlike how she treated Lizetta when she was a child.

"Take her away," Remington finally said after realizing he wasn't going to get anything more from her. He signaled the bodyguards to escort Daisy out.

Daisy's face was etched with terror, unsure of her fate, her pleas muffled by the bodyguard's hand as she was led away.

Lizetta hung her head low, her expression numb and lost. Seeing her like this, Remington's heart clenched. He gently wrapped his arms around her, pulling her head to his chest, his voice soft.

"You decide how to deal with her."

taking a moment before responding wearily. "Despite everything, she is Thaddeus's biological mother. Let's just detain her

had been decent

His Liz was too kind-hearted. But he was not one to let bygones be

the hook. Your loyalty and devotion to him is remarkable," he commented, his tone laced

pushed him away, annoyed. "He's my brother, and it's my fault he's in

reached for a cotton swab to moisten

tinged with bitterness. "He's not even your real

had always seen Thaddeus as Lizetta's brother, but knowing now that they weren't related by blood made him jealous. Especially since Lizetta had been visiting Thaddeus at least twice a week for the past two years, personally

with upper body care, leaving the rest to

would be jealous over such a thing. Even