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,

Lizetta's address. For years, it had always been

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

grateful spirit, was still comforting her, assuring her that

to hide her tears, then gently patted

then. Fiona will be waiting for

Lizetta nodded lightly.

that moment, a servant came in to announce the car was ready. Jerome,

put

on a scarf?"

on Lizetta's forehead, Jerome was worried she might catch a

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

strode out of the Dashiell mansion, Yolanda and Mrs. Bernice Madden following close

was parked outside the hall. After descending the steps and walking a few paces, Lizetta was helped into

driven himself over, saw they were all settled

the door to get in,

a tall, dark silhouette stood, silently

night blurred the man's features, making it