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?

press further. Instead, she requested, "Tina, I'll just refresh myself in the

yesterday, and the

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 to fuss and

Tina entered the room where Fiona was resting on a recliner

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

"I know it's tough on you, so I sent you a bonus in

bowl, "Don't think you can bribe me. Even with a bonus, you're still drinking this.

old room to give her grandson a

In the adjacent room.

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furnishings to the lingering scent of aged wood,

never

her heart to race. She quickly averted her eyes, heading to

old clothes were