Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 994

Ron’s delicate skin was covered in bruises—bluish and purple marks marring the pale surface. On a child so young, so soft and innocent, the injuries looked all the more shocking.

The bruises were hidden in places no one would easily notice: under his arms, across his small chest. The weather hadn’t warmed yet, and Ron was bundled up in thick clothes, making it nearly impossible for an outsider to spot the wounds. But for a family member—someone who truly cared—there was no way to miss them.

Lizetta’s hands trembled with fury. The anger only twisted tighter in her chest when she glanced up and met Ron’s wide, innocent eyes. He had no idea what was happening—too young to protest, too little to even understand. What kind of monster could hurt a child so defenseless?

Her anger boiling over, Lizetta gently touched the bruise on Ron’s chest. At her touch, Ron flinched and immediately burst into tears, wailing so loudly it echoed off the hospital walls.

Startled, Lizetta quickly pulled her hand away and hurried to fix his clothes, preparing to scoop him into her arms to comfort him. But before she could, a shrill, furious voice rang out from the doorway.

“What do you think you’re doing?! Lizetta, let go of Ron!”

Lizetta turned and saw Stella standing there, her expression livid. Behind her stood Anna, the family’s housekeeper, and, to Lizetta’s shock, two uniformed police officers.

Before Lizetta could even process what was happening, Stella stormed into the hospital room. She shoved Lizetta aside, nearly knocking her into the bedframe, and snatched Ron up, her voice sharp and trembling with emotion.

“Lizetta, what are you doing to Ron? Ron, sweetheart, don’t cry. Auntie’s here, it’s okay now.”

Stella cradled Ron tightly, shooting Lizetta a look full of suspicion and fear.

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