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 arm. No words

the tension in the car palpable. Jared pushed the accelerator harder, the engine roaring

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in

of servants stood waiting, their

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

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

word, he and Tina ascended the staircase, their steps

second floor, her face streaked with tears,

when I was already

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

these words left her mouth. His dark eyes swept

loosely around him, and his hands trembled as he

laugh, her voice laced with disgust.

gaze shifted, catching movement behind Asher. A figure tried to shrink further into the shadows, but it was

said, his voice cutting

before she could react, Jared closed the distance between them in two strides. He grabbed her arm and dragged

hard. She looked up at Jared, tears streaming down her face. "Brother, why are you treating me

waver. His tone was cold

her eyes darting around the room.

Slap!

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

her bravado crumbling under Tina's glare. She opened