Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 1354

"The poor little girl suffers from severe trigeminal neuralgia. The pain from this condition is so excruciating that even grown adults can't handle it. But she's such a sweet, considerate child. She's terrified of making her mother worry, so even when she's in absolute agony, her face turning paper-white, she just grinds her teeth and doesn't make a single sound."

Lizetta hadn't expected someone as young as Candy to suffer from such a severe and complicated illness.

Her face clouded with worry. "Is it critical?"

Director Sarah's expression relaxed into a reassuring smile.

"She's already had surgery. One of the top specialists in the field operated on her, and her recovery is looking excellent. Children grow fast and have incredible healing abilities. She'll be alright."

Relieved, Lizetta nodded.

"Thank you for looking out for her, Director. And please, keep my inquiries between us."

"Of course, Ms. Madden. You have my word."

Meanwhile, in the executive suite of the Madden Group, Jerome sat across from Conrad West.

Conrad's face was a stormy mess.

He was a man who usually took impeccable care of his appearance. In the past, his face was smooth and completely unlined, his complexion flawless. Paired with his gold-rimmed glasses, he always looked the part of a refined, highly successful gentleman—the quintessential charismatic older man.

But in the few short weeks since the Porter family's downfall, Conrad looked as though he had aged a decade.

His hair had lost its pristine dye job, revealing stark white roots. Deep wrinkles now scored the corners of his eyes, and a heavy crease was etched between his brows. The stress of his crumbling life had visibly altered his entire aura.

Right now, he was radiating suppressed anger and volatile frustration.

Conrad knew exactly what was happening: Nelson and Jerome were forcing him out of Tranquil Meadows!

But how could he just walk away?

He had lived in the lap of luxury for decades. If he was ousted from the Madden Group, there was no telling what would happen to him.

If he left the city, who was to say the Maddens wouldn't use even more ruthless methods to destroy him?

He realized his only lifeline now was Lizetta.

No matter what, he was her biological father. As long as she forgave him and put in a good word, he had a chance.