The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In novel Chapter 996

Chapter 996 Resolve and Confrontation

For a man who would not hesitate to fake his own death just to leave her world, to keep him in her heart now would be pathetic.

Lorette nodded: “Go to sleep now. You shouldn’t stay up late while you’re pregnant.”

“Mhm.”

“Give Derrick a call. Sometimes, couples need to be transparent with each other.”

Especially at this critical juncture with Dan being in Falvaria.

It must be said that there was a reason Evelyn’s relationship with her husband was so strong all those years.

She was very skilled at managing their marriage…

Marie obediently nodded: “I know.”

Back in the room, she pulled out her phone and called Derrick. He quickly answered: “Miss me?”

A somewhat husky voice came through.

This was the real Derrick–a bit reckless and laid–back after having some wine.

Marie: “Is the banquet almost over?”

“Everything is handled. Where are you? The Tom family or the Dawson residence?”

Marie: “Dan came to see me a moment ago.”

Derrick: “..

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Cloud Estate in Falvaria.

Dan sat on the wooden balcony, a cigar between his fingers, his gaze fixed on a car speeding up the winding mountain road.

The headlights were bright, and the car was moving fast.

Conan respectfully appeared behind Dan: “Lenny called again and said the Old Master’s

condition is very

“How is it bad?”

bad.”

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Dan’s tone was cold and indifferent.

He showed no feeling of concern for his own father’s injury. Anyone unaware would think Dale had no relation to him at all.

Perhaps they once had a father–son relationship.

But that father–son affection was ultimately buried by Dale himself.

Given this, Dan could not be blamed for his current coldness.

Conan: “He was provoked by Ms. Tessa, who kept calling him sterile.”

“That topic of sterility is something he’ll probably never shake off in this lifetime. Why is it so hard for him to accept?”

Conan: “…”

The way he said that…

This concerns a man’s dignity; how could it be easy to accept?!

Dan: “I’m not a doctor. Will going back suddenly prove he can father children?”

Dan was intensely frustrated because of the matter with Marie, so he was completely ill- tempered.

Conan: “…”

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If Dale heard that, he might actually be so angered that he would become fertile!

Just as the two were about to say more, a dangerous gust suddenly swept at them from behind. Conan reacted swiftly, turning to meet the assault.

However, the next moment a heavy blow landed on his abdomen, and he was immediately kicked right off the wooden balcony.

He hit the ground with a loud thud!

Dan’s breathing hitched. He turned and met Derrick’s face, which was full of cold hostility.

Caleb glanced at Derrick, then jumped off the balcony to intercept Conan, who was about to give a warning.

Dan’s lips curled into a sneer: “Why so worked up?”

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Derrick’s eyes darkened.

He stepped forward, throwing a punch directly at Dan. However, Dan’s fighting skills were also formidable.

The two immediately became locked in a fight.

Derrick’s fighting ability from those years wasn’t for show. Within a few moves, Dan had been punched twice.

Derrick’s punches were fast and vicious!

As he prepared to land another punch, Dan grabbed his fist: “That’s enough.”

“You shouldn’t have seen her alone.”

Despite the past between Dan and Marie, Derrick was ultimately worried about them rekindling their old flame.

Although what Dan did in that matter was truly disgusting, that relationship was indeed unforgettable for Marie!!

Dan’s mouth was bloody, but his lips gradually curved into a bloodthirsty smile: “What, has stepping into the void made you so lacking in confidence?”

That phrase, ‘stepping into the void,‘ prompted Derrick to deliver another punch.

Meanwhile, Marie was sleeping soundly.

When she received Sebastian’s call, she was still a little confused. “What did you say? Derrick was beaten up by Dan?”

Sebastian: “Yeah, he got a terrible beating, Marie. You should hurry and go check on him. Going to see Dan alone was definitely a bad idea.”

Derrick had been consumed by jealousy knowing Dan had sought out Marie alone and hadn’t allowed anyone to follow him.

Sebastian was genuinely worried about him being beaten, so he called Marie and straight–up said he was beaten!

Marie sat up in bed, rubbing her sleepy eyes: “He was beaten? Are you sure?”

“Absolutely sure, Marie! Hurry up and save him. He’s so jealous, we couldn’t even stop him.”

Marie: ” ”

Chapter 996 Resolve and Confrontation

Hearing about Derrick’s jealousy instantly woke Marie up completely.

Marie admitted that Derrick was indeed very jealous.

But he went and punched Dan… was this what her mother meant by being transparent?

Well, he certainly was transparent…

Marie arrived at the Cloud Estate about an hour later, accompanied by Sebastian.