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The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit in

Chapter 796 Night of Uncertainty

Tessa spoke without hesitation.

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If it meant Maric would forgive her, she was willing to stand as many nights as necessary.

Marie gave a sharp snort and hung up the phone..

The abrupt click left Tessa stunned. She quickly called Stella instead.

When Stella heard that Marie wanted Tessa punished by standing for three nights, she let out a long breath. “That’s it–she’s forgiven you.”

“Huh?”

“You know how she settled things with Dan, don’t you?”

Tessa froze.

“I–I know.”


How could she not? That storm had been violent and merciless, leaving Dan torn to pieces and hospitalized for weeks.

“So if she’s only making you stand as punishment, it means she’s forgiven you. If she really hadn’t, with her temper, she’d have shredded you alive.”

Hearing that, Tessa perked up. “Then I’ll stand properly. I’ll stand for her as many nights as she

wants.”

Stella laughed softly.

Punished, yet still volunteering more–what a sight.

The two chatted a little longer before hanging up.

Victor came out of the bathroom, towel in hand, drops of water sliding down his hair. He caught sight of Tessa’s beaming face.

was the happiest she had looked

so pleased?” he asked,

hard,

Marie… she forgave

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you?” Victor raised a

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him. In his mind, Marie had always been

nearly beaten him to death not long

to call, admit my mistake, act a little spoiled. She said Marie’s not so bad. And… it

with interest. “And

“What?”

curving.

the blanket, hiding her

body were bad


soft, flustered retreat that touched

and scooped her straight into his arms, tumbling with her under the

lips to crush against hers, swallowing

meant to say.

at her ear.

Her breath hitched.

Not this-

but her frail limbs were no match for him. He pinned her

a little,”

spun. She felt like a bird with clipped wings,

for mercy–far more desperately than

Marie, had no intention of letting her

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Marie felt her tension lift completely,

spicy soup from earlier hadn’t

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