Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Stella was helped to her feet by a maid, still wanting to argue, but Hogan raised his hand to stop her.

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Stella froze, her gaze shifting to the smartphone in Hogan's hand, her face paling.

Back in the hospital room, Hogan poured Lizetta a glass of water, noticing the slight redness around her eyes.

"You're still in your postpartum recovery. You shouldn't be crying," he gently admonished.

Lizetta took a sip of water, "I know, brother. I'll try to control it."

Hogan didn't press further, instead steering the conversation to lighter topics. He mentioned Dories and the possibility of going abroad, asking Lizetta about her future plans.

his world tour and returned to teaching. You've kept in touch, haven't

Lizetta had been sending her dance videos to Dories'

and then, always encouraging and looking forward to the day she would join

bit older. But now, with the sudden

A change of scenery could help you move past everything that's happened in Zion City. Your stage is out there waiting. If you decide, I'll help you make arrangements..." He

brother. I'll

She felt as if her Daisy was still here. Leaving Zion City meant leaving every trace of her

on his glasses, wanting to ask if her hesitance was

before he could,

your

longer wanted to stay in this hospital, with the Wests and all the

her the peeled lychee,

not too much trouble, I'd like to transfer as

up, and quickly left with his phone. He returned shortly