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 talk

zipping motion across his

bit of truth? Does staying silent make self-deception any

had left the VIP room when a bodyguard from the

we've got the people from the West family

nodded and quickly walked

Stella, completely disheveled, hunched over the toilet, having thrown up several

her nose and mouth, reached out, and dragged

flushed as she looked

me. Who am

by the hair, forcing

blurry, but she seemed

should just

Lizetta smiled, her eyes and

possibly die? Not

I plan to live, but I also plan

my Daisy. Look, I'm about to have a baby. What do you

shirt to look pregnant

but Stella suddenly withdrew her hand,

how could you... No, no, your child won't

clearly drunk, still remembered