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Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption ( Lizetta ) novel Chapter 30

Chapter 30 

The helmet took a knock on the front of the bike, and the young guy was totally thrown for 

loop by this curveball

Lizetta let go, and the dude yanked off his helmet, revealing a head of grandmagray curls and features so fine that they were almost criminal

You’re really gonna screw me over without even giving me a chance to catch my breath, huh?” 

Lizetta was already a few meters away, but the kid, not having it, shouted even louder

“Hey, I bet we’ll meet again. If fate’s kind, hit me up on WhatsApp!” 

Lizetta, not even turning around, gave a casual wave and said, Thanks.” 

Figuring she was on board, the kid had his brows lifted, and his eyes were full of mischief. After watching Lizetta disappear, he put his helmet back on, snapped down his visor, and zoomed off against the wind

When Lizetta walked in, Yolanda was making instant noodles. Lizetta sniffed and asked, Got any more?” 

Yolanda grabbed another cup from the kitchen. By the time the noodles were ready, Lizetta had changed into her home clothes 

The two sat crosslegged on the carpet around a tiny table in the small living room, which was barely ten square meters

Yolanda also grabbed a couple of beers, popped one open with one hand like a boss, and handed it to Lizetta 

“Feeling crappy? Spill the beans.” 

Lizetta was all about maintaining her figure and skin for dancing, so she normally wouldn’t touch this junk food with a tenfoot pole

She clinked her can with Yolanda’s, took a big gulp of the cold beer, and felt some of the gloom wash away

Evelina’s pregnant, and I slapped her. That dirtbag Remington got me canned from my training gig.” 

Lizetta’s words had Yolanda’s emotions on a roller coaster, who squeezed her beer can until it creaked

Is Remington out of his mind? Passing up a feast for a taste of Evelina’s stale leftovers? Hold on, Liz, are you sure Evelina’s kid is Remington’s?” 

Lizetta barely tasted the noodles as she nodded in confirmation

Pretty damn sure.” 

That’s what Evelina had said, and she was already sporting the Dashiell family heirloom bracelet. Remington gave a rat’s ass about Evelina and the kid and never denied a thing

What was there left for Lizetta to hope for

Dump his ass, and fast! I hope that dog of a man gets what’s coming to himplagues, a pile of kids, and nobody to call his own!” 

Yolanda was livid, genuinely feeling for Lizetta

The whole switchedatbirth drama had everyone pitying Evelina for her hard knocks, but no one thought about how Lizetta, being innocent and clueless, had her world turned upside down overnight

There were plenty of fish in the sea, and Evelina knew damn well that Remington was Lizetta’s only lifeline, yet she went after him hammer and tongs

That woman was up to no good, aiming to snatch everything from Lizetta

And Remington, toohe knew the size of the shadow Evelina cast over Lizetta’s heart. If he had to cheat, Yolanda wouldn’t have been so cut up about it if he’d chosen anyone else

She was so pissed that she felt like grabbing a kitchen knife, but Lizetta just laughed and leaned in for a hug

It’s probably for the best. A wakeup call that stings might make me snap out of it faster,” 

Feeling her nose tingled, Yolanda wrapped her arms around Lizetta’s shoulders, and Lizetta smiled

Eat up, the noodles are getting cold.” 

She lowered her head to pick at the noodles; as the scent of the seafood flavor wafted up, Lizetta suddenly gagged

Yolanda’s face fell, Liz, don’t tell me you’re pregnant.” 

Lizetta froze, clutching the utensils tightly

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