Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Remington was clearly exerting a lot of force, causing Ethan's shoulders to slump in anger.

"Remington, I'm your Uncle Ethan! Didn't I carry you around when you were a little boy? Was there ever a birthday when I didn't painstakingly pick out a gift for you? Remember that time in elementary school when you had a fever in the middle of the night? It was me, Ethan, who rushed you to the hospital. And now that you're calling the shots, feeling all grown-up, you're picking fights with your own uncle?!" Ethan's cheeks trembled with rage.

Remington released his grip but coldly retorted, "If I wasn't considering the family ties, considering how many times Shirley has stirred up trouble, do you think she'd still be comfortably lying here? Ethan, if you truly care about her, you should discipline her properly! Show some generosity and wisdom as an elder!"

Rubbing his sore wrist, Ethan's chest heaved with emotion.

To an outsider, it might seem like this family was facing the gravest of injustices.

Liz couldn't help but laugh at the scene, though she was worried she might miss Thaddeus waking up. She was almost tempted to grab a chair and enjoy the drama unfold.

"Enough already. I didn't come here to watch your family's tragedy unfold. I've got something to show you."

Liz said as she walked over to Shirley with her phone in hand. She pulled up a series of photos and presented them to Shirley.

"Take a good look, Shirley. You better stay out of my way from now on. Otherwise, I guarantee these will be all over Zion City's high society by tomorrow."

at Liz before shifting

went pale the next

was a record from a gynecology clinic about an abortion, with the name of a servant from the Dashiell family, but followed by photos of Shirley, face

ongoing engagement talks with

how do you have these?!

snatched the phone, frantically deleting the

don't seriously think I don't

"Liz, you little..."

up to retort but met Liz's smug gaze. Remembering the evidence on the phone, she abruptly closed her mouth, her features contorted in

Shirley was deleting, turned to her

I told

snatched her phone back

scold your daughter. After all,

of her passionately kissing a young artist in an underground

Ethan was

Wendy's scandalous photos. His vision darkened, and he swung his hand, slapping Wendy