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!"

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

were also full of concern and worry as he tried to soothe her. "Andrea, don't be afraid. With mom and dad around, no

and turned awkwardly towards Lizetta, only to meet her

as though he had been slapped in the

in a moment

him, standing up from

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

the couch when

don't be

you don't want Andrea working at Madden Media, Mrs. Madden can arrange for her to go

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

Dad knows you're upset, but we have to be reasonable. Andrea hasn't done

They've received their due

heard

you and Andrea can

almost amused by Conrad's twisted