The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 648

Deanna is absolutely furious, her vision blurring with hot, frustrated tears.

Charles was the one who practically demanded they bring Jade into the house, claiming she was the orphaned daughter of a deceased benefactor. He used the timing of Tara's disappearance to insist that adopting Jade would be the perfect way to anchor their shattered emotions.

And now? Every single man in this family treats Jade like their own flesh and blood, showering her with relentless devotion. Yet somehow, Deanna is the only one taking the blame for neglecting Tara?

"Enough. We'll talk about this later. I'm exhausted from work and I need to sleep," Charles snaps, utterly drained and unwilling to argue.

He used to believe his wife was gentle, understanding, and pure-hearted. She lacked a cunning edge, so he never demanded she stand by his side in the boardroom or help shoulder the brutal pressures of the corporate world. All he ever wanted was for her to maintain a warm, peaceful home he could return to.

Now, the harsh reality is glaringly obvious. Not only has Deanna failed to keep their family together, but she has allowed an adopted daughter to twist their home into a toxic battlefield. He doesn't even know when his family warped into this unrecognizable mess.

His biological daughter was driven away. The bond between his sons is irreparably shattered. All his boys orbit around Jade like mindless satellites, and even his wife is helplessly led by the nose by the girl.

Hmph. Their methods are truly brilliant, isn't it? Charles thinks bitterly.

He spent years dancing on a knife's edge, desperately stalling to keep them from finding 'that item.' But the cost has been catastrophic. His entire family is on the verge of total collapse.

Suffocated by a rising tide of dark frustration, Charles doesn't say another word. His face stormy, he storms up the stairs.

Deanna rarely sees her husband exude such heavy, intimidating aggression, so she instantly swallows her complaints. She quietly tells him to rest and promises they will talk tomorrow.

Ever the devoted wife, she heads upstairs a few minutes later to quietly tidy up his discarded clothes.

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