The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

She Took 863 Summary

In a tense confrontation, Dan reveals his desire to uncover the truth behind the family’s secrets, suggesting a DNA test to settle lingering doubts. His words shock Artemis, who feels a deep sense of betrayal, recognizing Dan’s ruthless nature inherited from his mother. Despite her inner turmoil, she remains silent as Dan insists on clearing everything up, causing Manny to react with anger and warning.

Artemis reluctantly agrees to the DNA tests for Dale’s daughters, Lina and Lana, hoping to divert suspicion away from Manny. The decision weighs heavily on her, knowing it could unravel the family’s carefully guarded secrets. Manny voices his concern, fearing the consequences of such revelations, but Dan pushes relentlessly, even suggesting that everyone, including Tessa, should be tested to prove their lineage.

The atmosphere grows increasingly hostile as Dan’s accusations threaten to humiliate Dale and fracture the family. Manny warns of the scandal that would erupt if the truth became public, but Dan dismisses the fear of ridicule, insisting that the truth is more important than appearances. Artemis, overwhelmed and desperate, pleads for the conflict to end, but Dan’s relentless pursuit of the truth leaves her and Manny frozen in silence.

The chapter ends with Dan challenging Dale to choose between facing public humiliation or continuing to raise children who might not be his own. The weight of the question hangs heavily in the room, signaling a breaking point in the family’s fragile unity and setting the stage for inevitable revelations.

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863: The Truth Beneath the Lies

Dan let out a low, almost bitter chuckle that echoed softly in the tense room.

That single phrase—“I want to find out too”—landed with the force of a bombshell, shattering the fragile silence that had settled.

What exactly did he mean by that? Was it possible that after all these years, doubt hadn’t been confined to outsiders alone? Had he harbored suspicion all along, quietly simmering beneath the surface?

Artemis felt a sharp constriction in her chest, as if a cold hand was squeezing her heart. The son of that woman—of course he was just as ruthless and unforgiving. She should have seen it coming. Cruelty wasn’t just a trait; it was in his very blood.

Who did he think he was, daring to question them like this?

Yet, despite the rising storm inside her, Artemis held her tongue, unwilling to give him the satisfaction of a response.

Before she could gather her thoughts, Dan repeated himself, this time slower, his voice dripping with icy resolve. “We need to clear everything up. All of it.”

That word—everything—pierced Artemis and Manny like a dagger, sharp and unforgiving.

“Dan, don’t push this too far!” Manny growled, stepping forward with clenched fists.

But Artemis caught his wrist before he could move any further, her eyes silently warning him to hold back.

Everything? No. That was impossible. Absolutely not.

If Dale insisted on running a DNA test between himself and Manny today, it would shatter everything they had tried to protect.

a corner by Dan’s relentless insistence, Artemis found herself forced

turned sharply to the butler.

Lenny replied softly, his

through gritted teeth, frustration and desperation

had made a

to Dale, Lina, and Lana undergoing

Artemis realized the cruel truth: she

she had to find a

cut through the

test with Lina and Lana? That would

emotion. “Manny, your father doesn’t trust us anymore. If this is the only way for him to find peace, then we have to

“But—”

it,” Dan interrupted, his tone cold and unyielding. “No one’s backing out. You,

stared at him, stunned

the weight of the moment

sharpened, cold and piercing, locking eyes

that stare head-on, a mocking smirk playing on his lips. “Well? What

tightness around his eyes betrayed

twisted into knots. She prayed silently that Dale would

enjoying the unfolding chaos. “Or maybe we should have Tessa take

humiliate me?” Dale’s voice was

tests—what did that imply? That none of his children were truly his? That every woman in his

frustration. “If this gets

who weren’t his—how could that not become the

as he glared daggers

turned colder still. “Better to be laughed at than

shouted,

Dan sneered. “Unless you’re not

“You—”

voice trembling with frustration and pain. “After everything I’ve done for all of you

bear it anymore. She had already agreed to the tests for Lina

like this, Dale finally turned to look at her for the first