Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 828

Conrad's demeanor was gentle, his eyes filled with hope and affection.

Yet, how could a father, who truly cared for his daughter and longed to connect with the child he had been separated from for so many years, insist on keeping the daughter of his nemesis-someone responsible for switching his child and even causing her difficult childbirth-close by, lavishing her with affection?

Lizetta found the situation utterly absurd, feeling not the slightest stir of emotion.

She raised an eyebrow and turned to Andrea. "Bullying at school? If she didn't misstep, she's twenty-three, not thirteen, right?"

Andrea's tears fell immediately, her face turning pale as her lips trembled.

"Liz, don't you believe me? Fine, I'll show you the proof."

With that, Andrea forcefully rolled up her sleeves.

Lizetta saw several scars crisscrossing Andrea's fair arms, with a few cigarette burns still glaringly obvious.

Andrea's emotions surged suddenly. "Isn't this enough for you? Well, there's more!"

her shirt, Eartha was instantly filled with distress, hastily embracing Andrea and restraining her hands. "That's enough,

and worry as he tried to soothe her. "Andrea,

impropriety in his words, and turned awkwardly towards Lizetta, only to

though he had been slapped in

Dad was just... in a moment

standing

understand. After all, she's the daughter you raised with your own hands. If it's so hard to let go, then just the three of you live well. I won't

was about to leave, bypassing the couch when Eartha blocked her

please don't

don't want Andrea working at Madden Media, Mrs. Madden can arrange for

go? It's just moving to another branch of the Madden family's businesses." Eartha attempted

have to be reasonable. Andrea hasn't done anything wrong; it's the Gardenia family that

They've received their due

heard how

the Gardenia family's son almost like a real brother. Dad believes you and Andrea can also slowly

amused