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 few days, then release her. I don't want Thaddeus

been decent to

lenient for Daisy. His Liz was too kind-hearted. But he was

let Daisy off the hook. Your loyalty and devotion to him is remarkable," he commented, his tone laced with a hint

and it's my fault he's in this mess. Of

cotton swab to moisten

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

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

helped with upper body care, leaving the rest to the nurses, Remington couldn't help but feel a

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