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.

trustworthy and don't deserve forgiveness! You've got to be wise and experienced to see through them. I

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

was under scrutiny, as Liz had to

feared his innocent granddaughter could easily be misled by a

Liz chuckle internally, yet she nodded earnestly

that right

look at Liz, sighing inwardly, feeling

Nelson said, admiring how sensible

a bit tired, Nelson decided it was time to

Outside the room, Nelson's

her to come home immediately. We

into the past and clear up matters, including speaking with the servants and