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!"

was instantly filled with distress, hastily embracing Andrea and restraining her

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

his words, and turned awkwardly

though he had

Dad was just... in

him, standing up

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

about to leave, bypassing the couch

please don't be

Andrea working at Madden Media, Mrs. Madden can arrange for her to go

Madden possibly arrange for her to go? It's just moving

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

They've received their due

Dad's heard how

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

was almost amused by Conrad's twisted