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.

finished his world tour and returned to teaching. You've kept in

her dance

encouraging and looking forward to the day

studies abroad once the baby was a bit older. But now,

happened in Zion City. Your stage is out there waiting. If you decide, I'll help you make arrangements..." He

you, brother. I'll

She felt as if her Daisy was still here. Leaving Zion

his glasses, wanting to ask if her hesitance was

before he could, Lizetta turned

transfer to your hospital. Are there any

hospital, with the Wests and all

the peeled lychee, a soft smile on his

took the lychee, "Thank you, brother. If it's not too much trouble, I'd like to transfer as soon

quickly left with his phone.