The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

She Took 861 Summary

Sebastian calls Ashley to inform her that Dan has been beaten up twice and is back in the hospital. Upon hearing this and learning that Marie is pregnant, Ashley immediately decides to flee Aria, convinced that Marie is dangerous. Lancelot has a similar reaction when he hears the news and decides to leave Falvaria, realizing they are not just hiding but running for their lives.

Meanwhile, Derrick tries to calm Marie, who is overwhelmed with anger and frustration. She cannot believe that Derrick ran away that night, especially since she thought he was too proud to do such a thing. Her fury intensifies when she learns that Ashley and Lancelot were also present that night, feeling betrayed by friends she once considered family. Derrick admits Ashley and Lancelot were there, which only fuels Marie’s rage and her desire for revenge.

Derrick attempts to explain the complicated situation, but Marie refuses to listen and lashes out at him. She is unable to understand his actions, particularly why he ran when she was beating Dan. Despite Derrick’s efforts to reach out and calm her, Marie remains furious and conflicted, struggling to process the betrayal and the chaos surrounding them. The chapter ends with Marie still seething, unable to make sense of the events and the people she once trusted.

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861 The Calm Before the Storm

“Dan got beaten up again—twice—and he’s back in the hospital!” Seban’s voice cracked urgently over the phone.

Ashley stood frozen for a moment, her heart pounding, before she blurted out, “I’m leaving Aria right now. No questions.”

The news of Maric’s pregnancy combined with Dan’s hospitalization hit like a bombshell. Ashley didn’t hesitate for even a second; she was already packing her bags mentally, ready to escape.

See? They hadn’t been wrong about Marie. That woman was downright terrifying.

The violence had been relentless in Aria.

When Lancelot received Sebastian’s call, his reaction mirrored Ashley’s. Without a second thought, he declared, “I’m out of Falvaria. This isn’t safe anymore.”

They weren’t just laying low; they were running for their lives.

Meanwhile, Derrick tried desperately to soothe Marie, whose emotions were a chaotic storm. Every time she seemed to calm down, the memory of that night reignited her fury.

“Sebastian dragged you away alone? You really think he’s strong enough? Or maybe you just wanted to run,” she snapped, her voice sharp and accusing.

Run away…

That was the last thing Marie ever expected.

If Dan had done it, she might have believed it. That bastard had faked his own death once before—sleeping with her and then disappearing sounded just like something he’d pull.

But Derrick?

And Derrick actually ran?

She couldn’t make sense of it. It was impossible to accept.

when she

nothing—after all,

well, you didn’t just betray them so

was, he finally spoke. “Ashley and Lancelot

Marie froze in place.

and Lancelot had

Ashley. Lancelot.

together—Ashley was even my classmate! I treated them like family, and this is how they repay

body shook with

in a web of

everyone was

Lancelot were next on Marie’s hit list, quickly sent a text to Sebastian, warning

made the calls. They’re both leaving

Smart move.

this

overwhelming

Derrick said softly, reaching out to take her

blazing. “What the hell were you

He remained quiet.

there while I was beating

thought almost

died from those beatings—all because of

now she found out it was Derrick who had actually been

she supposed

was me,” Derrick said quietly. “You just didn’t

fair, he had

he told her the truth, she refused

was nothing more he

Marie fell silent.

it again only

at him as if she could tear him

But in the end…

“You ran,” she spat.

He said nothing.

“You—how could you run?”

her, that was the hardest part to

kind of man. He was too proud, too stubborn for something

why she never believed him when he said he