Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 191

When Lizetta stepped out of the elevator, her face was back to its serene composure, but Inside, the hurt was raw. She felt a sense of relief that she hadn’t broken down in tears.

Truth be told, she was pretty wiped out. She had been running around like a headless chicken, catching barely four to five hours of sleep a night, especially now that she was preggers and could really use some extra z’s. Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

But deep down, she felt a buzz of happiness, convinced it was all worth it. Sweet Just a little longer, and she’d have the 3 million in the bag to pay back Remington, and she wouldn’t owe the Dashiell family squat.

From then on, she could chill out and just do her own thing. Taking a deep breath, Lizetta straightened her spine even more and lifted her head with a smile.

But she hadn’t expected to bump into Evelina and Elara right off the bat

“How can you still smile when Joseph’s in and out of the hospital like a yo–yo?” Elara frowned, laying into Lizetta.

Evelina grabbed Elara’s arm, playing the peacemaker, “Mom, don’t be hard on her. She’s obviously worried about Joseph too, or she wouldn’t be here at the hospital”

Evelina’s understanding act could make Lizetta want to hurl even with her eyes closed. Lizetta didn’t break stride and was about to breeze past them when Evelina grabbed her

“Don’t stress too much about Joseph, Sis. In a few months, my baby will be here, and it’s a sure bet for a match with him. We’ll kick his illness to the curb for good.”

Evelina said this with her hand on her stomach. Lizetta’s gaze fell on Evelina’s belly, not sure if it was Evelina sticking out her tummy or the kid was just thriving, but there was a slight bump already.

Lizetta’s breathing hitched, and her heart felt like it got jabbed.

Elara chuckled and patted Evelina, “Silly girl, who knows if she’s here for Joseph or to snag Remington!” Then she turned to Lizetta.

“Liz, I know you and Joseph are tight. Now that he’s sick and could be knocking on heaven’s door, only the bun in Eve’s oven can save him. It’s fate. If you really care about Joseph, you’d better hustle and get the divorce with Remington sorted, so you don’t stand in the way of Eve’s engagement.”

Lizetta looked down, a self–deprecating smile curling her lips. Seemed like the whole world couldn’t wait for her and Remington to split.

But Evelina was the other woman; what right did she have to be so bold and brazen? Lizetta lifted her head, a sly smile playing on her lips, “Engagement? But my hubby seems to think he won’t be popping the question to your daughter.”

How can that bel Eve’s carrying his child, and that kid is the key to saving his brother’s life. How could he not marry Eve?” Elara frowned.

Evelina atroked her belly, “Sis, Remi’s just hung up on his sense of duty to you; that’s all. He loves the baby. Don’t you remember, Remi even bought a little asterold for the baby.”

Lizetta suddenly gripped Evelina’s wrist, “Are you sure the baby you’re carrying is Remington’s? Well then, let’s go do a paternity test right now.”

Evelina started to panic, trying to pull away, “Let gol Let go of me; I’m not going!”

Lizetta eyed Evelina, her eyebrows raised in amusement, “Weren’t you just swearing up and down that the kid is Remington’s? What’s got you scared all of a sudden?”

Evelina managed to break free from Lizetta’s grip, I’m not scared. I’m just worried about the amniocentesis harming the baby!”

She clung to Elara, “Mom, let’s not get dragged into her madness. We need to hurry and see Joseph; I’m so worried.”

“Yeah, let’s go.”

Elara supported Evelina, and they both rushed into the elevator.

Lizetta turned back to take one last look at Evelina. Her reaction was pretty intense just now. She couldn’t actually be feeling guilty, could she?

But then again, Remington did seem genuinely concerned about the baby in Evelina’s tummy, which hurt Lizetta all the more when compared to his attitude towards her own

pregnancy.

Love life, steer clear of Remington, and all troubles be gone! Lizetta repeated this. sentence twice in her head and quickly walked away.

A week later, Lizetta wrapped up a collaboration with Skyward Studios, and her bank. account happily welcomed a new deposit.

Stepping out of the game company and into a cab, she got a call from Tina, saying Fional had passed out all of a sudden.

Lizetta immediately had the driver reroute to the Dashiell family mansion.

She burst into the mansion in a frenzy, only to find Fiona sitting in the courtyard, “Grandma Fiona, why are you out here? Where’s the doctor?”

Fiona took Lizetta’s hand, “Be honest with me, have you and Remington really not made up?”

Lizetta paused, taking a closer look at the old lady’s complexion, and realized she’d been played by her.

She sighed, “Grandma Fiona.”

Flona’s face fell, I may be old, but I’m not senile or blind. Look at you, you’re not even wearing your wedding ring.

Lizetta was at a loss for words.