The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 485

Back at the Dennis estate, Jade's recovery is treated like a royal event. Deanna waits on her hand and foot, pouring all her maternal affection into the girl who saved her life.

"Mom, you don't have to hover," Jade says gently, the picture of a considerate daughter. "You should go out and have fun with your friends."

"Oh, I see them enough," Deanna sighs warmly. "It's rare to have you home all day. I'd much rather stay here and chat with my girl." She pats Jade's hand. "They really are right. A daughter is a mother's greatest comfort."

Jade seizes the opening perfectly. "Tara is amazing, too. She's your real daughter. I haven't seen her in so long. It would be wonderful if she moved back so we could all be a family again."

At the mention of Tara, Deanna's expression sours. She used to desperately want her biological daughter to return and love her, but Tara is a brick wall.

"Don't even mention her. She's never coming back," Deanna snaps, her patience officially exhausted. She has given up. Her adopted daughter treats her like royalty, while her own flesh and blood didn't even call after a near-fatal accident.

Deanna's absolute disgust toward Tara makes Jade preen with silent victory.

Just then, Deanna's phone vibrates in her hand.

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