Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Yolanda had stumbled upon a video circulating in the upscale Zion City socialite circles showing Stella being roughed up, and initially thought sharing it with Lizetta might cheer her up. But now, she felt keeping anything related to Remington and his circle away from Lizetta was perhaps the kindest act.

As Yolanda looked down to close the paused video, her fingers slipped, and the video blared to life.

"Ah! Help, get off... It wasn't me!"

Stella's screams immediately filled the air.

Yolanda could see the smile fade from Lizetta's face.

Regretting her lack of clarity, she quickly dimmed her phone's screen, intending to pocket it, but Lizetta had already raised her hand.

"I want to see."

With no choice, Yolanda walked over.

The video, filmed by an unknown bystander, only captured the back of the hefty woman assaulting Stella, but Stella, pinned and kicked on the ground, was visible in clear detail.

Lizetta watched intently, while Yolanda cautiously observed her, worried that the sight of Stella in distress might trigger unpleasant memories for Lizetta.

gaze

the video ended, Yolanda tried to lighten the mood, "Really, it's nothing exciting. Her screams, so grating, you'd think it

quite satisfying, a real appetite

Don't let Ms. West's dramatic performance go to waste." Lizetta smiled

noticed earlier; the places Stella was hit

it again, she was

this video come from? Why was

soup bowl,

went to? I joined a socialite group there, and it popped up from

group's been buzzing, guessing maybe

tried that before... Her vibe's too loud to miss, always

Yolanda set up the hospital bed's table dishes and sweet

buns

Ewe matche

have spoken out of

regret, she nearly bit her