Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 857: Your Father Was Caught in Bed

Marie's voice trembled over the phone, breaking into sobs that made her anguish unmistakable.

Jared's grip on the receiver tightened, his brow furrowing deeply. "What's going on?"

"It's your father!" Marie cried, her voice cracking under the weight of betrayal. "I caught him in bed with someone!"

Jared froze, the words not immediately registering. "What did you just say?" Caught in bed? His father?

For anyone who knew Asher, the idea was absurd. His father had always been the epitome of devotion to Marie-a man who adored his wife and defended her fiercely against even the smallest insult. The notion of him betraying her was incomprehensible.

"It's your father and... Stephanie," Marie choked out, her sobs breaking through again.

Jared's jaw clenched. Stephanie.

Beside him, Tina's expression darkened. Marie had always treated her like a daughter, offering unconditional love and protection. The thought of someone harming her was enough to ignite Tina's fury.

For years, Tina had tolerated Stephanie's presence in the Farrell family, knowing she was a pawn-a disposable piece in a bigger game. Stephanie's connections were once useful, but this? This was a direct attack. And now, Claudia, the shadowy figure backing Stephanie, had shown her hand.

Fine.

If they wanted war, they would get one.

Jared's voice was steady but cold as he addressed his mother. "Tina and I are coming back. Stay where you are."

expression unreadable. Tina, sitting beside him, placed a hand on his arm. No words

estate was a blur, the tension in the car palpable. Jared pushed

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minutes later, the car screeched to a halt in front of the grand

their postures rigid, their faces pale with

out, his movements sharp, his hand gripping Tina's as they strode inside. The heavy doors closed behind them with a loud thud, the sound

of the servants rushed forward, her voice breathless and panicked. "Sir, Madam! Madam Marie is upstairs-she's inconsolable. She's... she's threatening to leave

Without a word, he and Tina ascended the staircase, their steps heavy against

sitting room on the second floor, her face streaked

bore you two children, raised Jared, even had Sophia when I was already too old for it! I've sacrificed everything for this family, and this is how you repay me?

live like this anymore. If anyone finds out, how will I face

stepped into the room just as these words left her mouth. His dark eyes swept over the scene, taking in Marie's

him, and his hands trembled as he stammered, "I-I don't know what happened, Marie! I swear, I don't remember a thing! I woke up and... and I was in her

out a bitter laugh, her voice laced with

to shrink further into the

he said, his voice cutting through the room like a

them in two strides. He grabbed her arm and dragged her forward, throwing her to

Jared, tears streaming down her face. "Brother, why are you treating me

His tone was cold and final. "Tell

lips quivered, her eyes darting around the room.

Slap!

force that the sound echoed in the room. Stephanie fell back, clutching her cheek, her eyes wide with shock as the sting radiated through her face. "Say that again," Tina said, her voice unnervingly calm. Her icy gaze pinned Stephanie to the

her bravado crumbling under Tina's glare. She opened her mouth, but no words