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."

without waiting for a reply, his expression unreadable. Tina, sitting beside him, placed a hand on his arm. No

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

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screeched to a halt in front of the grand entrance to the

rows of servants stood waiting, their postures

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

forward, her voice breathless and panicked. "Sir, Madam! Madam Marie is upstairs-she's inconsolable. She's...

and Tina ascended the staircase,

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

you everything! I bore you two children, raised Jared, even had Sophia when I was already too old for it! I've sacrificed everything for

the open. "I can't live like this anymore. If anyone finds out,

her mouth. His dark eyes swept over the scene, taking in Marie's trembling frame and Asher's pale,

a man reduced to shame and confusion. His robe hung loosely around him, and his hands trembled as he stammered, "I-I don't

a bitter laugh, her

tried to shrink further

his voice cutting

react, Jared closed the distance between them in two strides. He grabbed her arm and dragged her forward, throwing

hitting the floor hard. She looked up at Jared, tears streaming down her face.

expression didn't waver. His tone was cold and

lips quivered, her eyes darting around the room.

Slap!

back, clutching her cheek, her eyes wide with shock as the sting

her bravado crumbling under Tina's glare. She opened her mouth, but