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."

reply, his expression unreadable. Tina, sitting beside him, placed a hand on his

to the Farrell estate was a blur, the tension in the car palpable.

---

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

stood waiting, their postures rigid,

sharp, his hand gripping Tina's as they strode inside. The heavy doors closed behind them with a

"Sir, Madam! Madam Marie is upstairs-she's

jaw tightened. Without a word, he and Tina ascended the

sitting room on the second floor, her face streaked with tears, her voice hoarse from

her fists clenched at her sides. "I gave you everything! I bore you two children, raised Jared, even had Sophia when I

anguish spilling into the open. "I can't live like this anymore. If anyone finds out, how will I face them? How will

into the room just as these words left her mouth. His dark eyes swept

stood off to the side, a man reduced to shame and confusion. His robe hung loosely around 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

a bitter laugh, her voice laced with

Asher. A figure tried to shrink further into the shadows, but it

voice cutting through the

But before she could react, Jared closed the distance between them in two strides. He

Stephanie yelped, her body hitting the floor hard. She looked up at Jared, tears streaming down her face. "Brother, why are you

was cold and

around the

Slap!

struck with such force that the sound echoed in the room. Stephanie fell back, clutching her cheek, her eyes wide with shock

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