Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

"Tim? What brings you here?"

Lizetta was taken aback to see Tim standing at her hospital bedside, her eyes wide with surprise.

Navigating the curious gazes of the room's other occupants, Tim offered Lizetta a warm, reassuring smile. "I heard you were admitted, so I thought I'd drop by to see how you're doing. Everything okay?"

His concern was palpable as he made his way to the side of her bed. Of all the friends from their circle, Tim had always been the kindest to Lizetta, offering his help on multiple occasions. Feeling a sense of gratitude towards Tim, Lizetta realized he must have been visiting someone else, likely sent by Remington, but she didn't let her annoyance show.

"Thanks for coming, Tim. Please, have a seat."

"Liz, who's this?" Nelson eyed Tim curiously.

chitchat, Tim pulled up a chair

"Liz, this is the house I was telling you about. Take a look, and if

her future plans, Hogan suggested that once Lizetta was well, she should continue with her earlier plans to study abroad as soon as possible. He mentioned a female friend who was also heading to Astoria to study finance at the same university. She had found a lovely villa near campus

for you,"

through the pictures of the villa on Hogan's

with its neat, cozy arrangement and a small garden, seemed

It might be better not to room with strangers, though. Living

recovering. No need to rush the study abroad

grabbed Lizetta's hand. "Back to Tranquil Meadows!