Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Fiona could see it clear as day - Mrs. Bernice Madden genuinely adored Lizetta. Maybe, just maybe, a change of scenery, a brand new environment, could help her move on faster. When Cassius heard Fiona speak up, despite his worry and discomfort for Remington, he frowned but didn't object further.

Jerome then picked Lizetta up and started making their way downstairs.

At the doorstep, waiting for the chauffeur to bring the car around, Lizetta, who had been quietly leaning on Jerome, stirred slightly.

Jerome, sensing the movement, looked down at her with gentle eyes. "What is it?" he asked, wondering if she was looking for Remington, if there was something she still wanted to say to him. But with her pale lips quivering, she simply said, "Grandma..."

Immediately, Jerome turned around to face Fiona, who was being supported by Tina.

"Fiona, Liz has something she wants to tell you."

Fiona thought Lizetta didn't even want to acknowledge her anymore. Surprised by the remark, she hurried over.

"Liz, Grandma's here..."

Lizetta gave Fiona a weak smile, "Fiona, I'll visit you once I'm feeling better."

welled up with tears, almost spilling

couldn't help but notice the shift in Lizetta's address. For years, it had always been 'Grandma', and now it

of the Dashiell family's door, no longer one of

and grateful spirit, was still

hide her tears, then gently patted Lizetta on

then. Fiona will be waiting

Lizetta nodded lightly.

the car was ready. Jerome, looking down, said softly,

put

on a scarf?"

Lizetta's forehead, Jerome was worried

wrapping a scarf around Lizetta's neck, adjusting it so that

that, Jerome strode out of the Dashiell mansion, Yolanda and Mrs.

car was parked outside the hall. After descending the steps and walking a few paces, Lizetta was helped into the car with Yolanda and Mrs. Bernice Madden getting

having driven himself over, saw they were all settled

door to get in, he instinctively glanced towards

tall, dark

man's features, making it