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.

Master Dories has finished his world tour and returned to teaching. You've kept in touch,

been sending her dance

and looking forward to the day

abroad once the baby was a bit older. But now, with the sudden loss, she found it hard to

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

I'll think

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

up, his eyes hidden behind the reflection on his glasses, wanting to ask if her hesitance was because

he could, Lizetta

like to transfer to your hospital. Are there any

the Wests and all the memories.

her the peeled lychee, a soft smile on his

"Thank you, brother. If it's not too

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