Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

\"Yoli!\"

Lizetta took a step forward, but Remington stepped in front of her, blocking her path.

\"Let them explain. There must be some misunderstanding.\"

Lizetta furrowed her brows. Although Cassius's behavior tonight made her feel even more disappointed than she had been with Remington in the past, Cassius didn't seem as protective or concerned about Margaret either.

Lizetta hesitated for a moment and then turned to another bodyguard, instructing him.

\"Follow them and make sure Yoli isn't put at a disadvantage.\"

After the bodyguard followed, Lizetta looked back up at Remington and said,

\"Thanks for tonight, and for the trouble Mr. Temple went through. I have some other matters to attend to, so I'll head out now.\"

Lizetta nodded at both Remington and Timothy before stepping out of the VIP room.

As her figure disappeared, Timothy nudged Remington with his elbow, teasing him,

\"Man, she's got a heart of steel. You've done so much, yet you let those gossipmongers do the talking for you. But, dude, the way Lizetta looks at you is just like how she looks at me...\" All distant and polite.

However, before Timothy could finish, Remington turned to look at him.

you

made a zipping motion across his

handle a bit of truth? Does staying silent make self-deception

Lizetta had left the VIP room when a bodyguard

the people from the West

and quickly walked

hunched

covered her nose and mouth, reached out, and dragged

the ground, her face flushed as she

look at me.

hair, forcing her face up to

gaze was blurry, but she seemed to recognize Lizetta, her expression turning

you should

Lizetta smiled, her eyes and expression

possibly die?

to live, but I

a baby. What do you think, a little princess or a

stuffed something under her shirt

Stella suddenly withdrew her hand, her eyes widening in horror at Lizetta's

your child won't

still remembered this