Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Nelson was a man who didn't miss a beat, his face etched with scorn, fury, and disdain.

Timothy felt unjustly targeted, meeting Nelson's gaze was like facing a barrage of thrown knives.

"Liz needs her rest, thank you for visiting her," Nelson said to Timothy, speaking with the authority of a family elder, completely disregarding his outsider status in relation to Liz. Timothy was on pins and needles, sensing that if he didn't take the hint and leave, Nelson might just grab a broom and sweep him out of the room himself.

"Take care, Liz. I'll drop by another time to check on you," Timothy said as he stood, but not before pulling Hogan up with him.

"Dr. White, a friend's cousin is sick and has some questions about surgery. Could you spare a moment to clear some things up? Let's step outside, and I'll give you the full scoop."

Without waiting for Hogan's response, Timothy led him out. He had only intended to speak on Liz's behalf but ended up making things worse.

Timothy wondered if he had just made an enemy of Remington or if pulling Hogan away might mitigate his blunder.

"Liz, those men who are all sweet talk and no action when it matters most are the least trustworthy and don't deserve forgiveness! You've got to be wise and experienced to see through

had only recently reconnected with his granddaughter and wished he could turn back the clock

considering the likes of Remington anymore; even Jerome was

was worried. The Dashiell family was notorious, and he feared his innocent granddaughter could easily be misled by

Liz chuckle internally,

not focusing on that right now. I

help but take a second look at Liz, sighing inwardly, feeling perhaps he had been too

then, you rest up," Nelson said, admiring how sensible

look a bit tired, Nelson decided it was time

Outside the room, Nelson's

her to come home immediately.

matters, including speaking with the servants and