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."

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

decent to Thaddeus, after

days was too lenient for Daisy. His Liz was too kind-hearted. But he was not one to let bygones be bygones. Daisy would pay for her sins against Lizetta,

Your loyalty and devotion to him is

his mocking tone and pushed him away, annoyed. "He's my brother, and it's my fault he's in this mess. Of course, I care

for a cotton swab to moisten Thaddeus's lips

handsome face darkened, his voice tinged with bitterness. "He's not even your

jealous. Especially since Lizetta had been visiting Thaddeus at least twice

care, leaving the rest to the nurses,

you jealous?" Lizetta was taken aback. She couldn't understand why he would be jealous over such a thing. Even though she now knew there was no blood relation, Thaddeus was still her brother in her