Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Liz turned on her heel, took a couple of steps, then paused and looked back.

Tina, assuming Liz was worried about not having clothes, quickly reassured her. "Don't worry, there are clothes for you in the master bedroom..."

Liz interrupted, "Tina, just call me Liz from now on, okay?"

Tina blushed slightly, "Oops, sorry, old habits die hard. Don't be mad, Miss Liz."

Liz smiled, then asked, "Tina, where are Mrs. Hanna Dashiell and Joseph today? I haven't seen them around."

Tina's eyes flickered. Hanna had been taken to a psychiatric hospital by Remington for treatment and hadn't returned since. Joseph Dashiell, after undergoing a stem cell transplant, had recovered quickly. Two months ago, he was discharged and resumed normal life. However, knowing the truth about his recovery, Joseph hid upon hearing of Liz's visit.

"Joseph hasn't been feeling well, so Mrs. Hanna Dashiell took him abroad for treatment," Tina fibbed.

Did Mrs. Dashiell imply that Remington had sent Hanna, along with Joseph, abroad for treatment? And why did she say it was for her?

suspicions deepened, but she didn't press further. Instead, she requested, "Tina, I'll just refresh myself in the guest room. Could

the pipes broke yesterday, and

knowing Tina's loyalty and honesty, she didn't suspect her of lying. Feeling uncomfortable where the medicine had stained her shirt, she decided not

where Fiona was resting on a recliner with her eyes closed. Upon Tina's approach, Fiona

to fool anymore. The way she looked at me, my heart was

you, so I sent you a bonus in

Even with a bonus, you're

to give her grandson a chance

In the adjacent room.

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open the door to the large bedroom, instantly enveloped by its familiar scent. Everything, from the furnishings to the lingering scent of aged wood, even the white gardenias

had never left, still living there, still Mrs.

with Remington flooded her mind, causing her heart to race. She

clothes