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Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption ( Lizetta ) novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24 

In bed, Lizetta opened her eyes, gazing into the void outside the window

In fact, she had squinted just a moment ago and seen it was a message from Evelina’s agent, April 

She didn’t try to make him stay, knowing it was futile

She had tried before; the scars on her feet hadn’t even healed yet, so why bring shame upon herself again

Downstairs, the roar of a car sounded. Lizetta flipped off the covers and climbed out of bed, walking to the window

The rain that had been holding back all night now poured down in torrents, and a black sedan sliced through the mist and vanished up the mountain road

That was the romantic rush of the man she loved towards another woman

Liar

He tricked her into believing he was there when he was not

Lizetta turned and went to the dance studio, which Remington had personally prepared for her when she was a child, complete with the best soundproofing equipment

She chose a powerful song, violently ripping her skirt and collar as she spun wildly

She danced with wild abandon. After taking a shower, she climbed back into bed. Though her body was exhausted, she still tossed and turned, unable to sleep

The bed was imbued with the scent of a man, making her restless

Lizetta picked up her phone, it was past 2 a.m. 

Her stomach churned; the bitter taste of medicine stirred up again

Why should she feel this miserable, while that dog of a man was out meeting his mistress, living it up

Lizetta opened her search engine, typed in infertility,” used Remington’s phone number to leave messages asking for advice, and finally curled up with a blanket on the sofa and fell asleep

The next morning, the storm had stopped, the wind and rain had ceased

The servants had cleared the yard of broken branches and fallen leaves early on; the storm had left no trace

Fiona had gone out to meet friends early in the morning. After Lizetta had breakfast and was. about to head to Tempo Dance Studio, Hanna called out to her

Joseph’s teacher sent over his lecture notes and papers. You deliver them, and maybe give him a hand. I’ve got an art exhibition to attend and can’t make it, so you’ll have to accompany him for the day.” 

I’ve got stuff to do today.” 

Lizetta was cut off before she could finish as Hanna impatiently interrupted

What important thing could you possibly have, you big idler? Come on, Joseph is so fond of you. If you’re too heartless to care for him when he’s sick, fine, but you can’t even do this small favor? Who do you think you’re letting down?” 

The driver came in to say the car was ready, and Hanna hurried off

A maid handed Lizetta the tablet, and she went upstairs to print Joseph’s notes and papers

She did not expect that just as she entered the hospital building, she would run into Evelina

Evelina was with April. April’s bag slipped off her shoulder, spilling contents everywhere, and a document fluttered down near Lizetta’s feet

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Lizetta looked down and immediately saw the words pregnancy teston the paper

Without thinking, she bent down, picked it up, and stared hard at the name on it

Patient: Evelina, approximately 6 weeks pregnant

Her fingertips turned cold; it had been just over a month, around the time Remington was away on business

Sis, give it back to me,Evelina said quickly, snatching the pregnancy test result from her

Lizetta just stared at her, her mind going blank, her lips trembling, her voice hoarse

Is the child Remington’s?” 

Evelina handed the test back to April to put away, her expression one of tender sweetness, with the glow of impending motherhood

Remi is really fond of this child. He even named the baby Evangeline.Sounds nice, doesn’t it?” 

So, that was a gift for his and Evelina’s child

Evangeline, as in Evelina’s fallen right into his heart? How romantic indeed

Lizetta felt like she had a lump of iron stuck in her throat, her face deathly pale

But don’t worry, sis, I’m not the type to force a marriage by pregnancy. I know Remi is a responsible man. I’m not greedy; his love and our baby are enough for me.” 

Evelina smiled contently, her left hand casually brushing the jade bracelet on her right wrist

Lizetta felt like a blade had sliced through her, filling her chest with grit, pain making it hard to maintain any facade of composure

No wonder a single message was enough to send him out into the rainy nightit turned out Evelina was 

pregnant

He had already given Evelina the Dashiell family heirloom bracelet, accepting her as his wife in his heart

Was Evelina too proud, still angry about something from four years ago? Were they still squabbling

Lizetta bit her cheek painfully and nodded reluctantly

To each their own. If you’re happy being the other woman and having an illegitimate child, go ahead.” 

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