Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 574

Her hands were warm and soft, much like Fiona's.

They were the hands of someone who lived a life of comfort and ease, Lizetta noted. The elderly lady carried herself with a grace reminiscent of Fiona's.

She exuded a peaceful aura, the kind that comes with age, not at all the type to mean harm.

So, Lizetta signaled to the approaching bodyguard to hold back.

The elderly lady, as Lizetta had guessed, didn't drag her away but instead stopped in front of a bakery's display window. She pointed at a dessert behind the glass, smiling at Lizetta.

"I'm hungry, I'd really like to have that. Could you treat me to it?" she asked, her eyes gleaming like a child asking for candy.

Lizetta realized the lady was somewhat disoriented, probably separated from her family.

With a gentle smile growing on her face, Lizetta nodded, "Of course, I can do that for you, but you'll have to promise me one thing in return."

The elderly lady nodded eagerly, as if afraid Lizetta might change her mind and the dessert would vanish.

Laughing softly, Lizetta led the lady into the bakery and ordered her a strawberry soufflé pancake.

As they sat down, Lizetta pushed the dessert towards her and said, "Here's your treat. Could you give me your family's phone number now?"

The lady looked at the dessert and then stood up, "Just a moment."

Her movements were swift for her age, and she quickly walked over to the cashier's counter.

She returned with a spoon, handed it to Lizetta, and pushed the dessert between them, smiling warmly, "Elsa, isn't this your favorite strawberry pancake? You have to share it with me, eat up."

Lizetta, puzzled, wondered who Elsa was.