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.

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 them. I say, getting married at thirty

reconnected with his granddaughter and wished he could turn back the clock and spend another

even Jerome was under scrutiny, as

was notorious, and he feared his innocent granddaughter could easily be misled by a smooth

made Liz chuckle internally,

absolutely right, Grandpa Nelson. I'm not focusing on that right now. I

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

up," Nelson said, admiring

a bit tired, Nelson decided it was

Outside the room, Nelson's

grew serious as he instructed Jerome, "Call Andrea, tell her to come home immediately. We need

the servants and drivers who were with Elsa when she came to Zion City and lived in Tranquil