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.

calm throughout, her gaze as if watching

so grating, you'd think it was a pig being slaughtered..."

it's quite satisfying,

to waste." Lizetta smiled lightly, nodding. Yolanda turned to serve up

was hit mirrored

it again, she was even

video come from? Why was

soup

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

caused it. The group's

she hasn't tried that before... Her vibe's too loud

set up the hospital bed's table dishes and sweet

buns

Ewe matche

spoken out of

bowed in regret, she nearly bit