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!"

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

concern and worry as he tried to soothe her. "Andrea, don't be afraid. With

impropriety in his words, and turned awkwardly towards

stiffened, feeling as though he

was just... in

standing up

the daughter you raised with your own hands. If it's so hard to let go, then just the three of you live well.

leave, bypassing the couch when Eartha blocked her way, anxiety written all over her

don't

Madden Media, Mrs. Madden

just moving to another branch of the Madden family's

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

They've received their due

heard

like a real brother. Dad believes you and Andrea can also slowly come

almost amused by