The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 681

At this point, Deanna refuses to believe a single word Charles says. As far as she is concerned, her husband is just making excuses, refusing to admit his betrayal even when cornered.

"Mom, Dad, Jake, Nikolai, what's going on?" A sweet, deliberately soft voice breaks the suffocating tension in the room. Even without looking, everyone knows it's Jade.

In the past, Deanna found that voice endearing and thought of Jade as the perfect, obedient daughter. But now, seeing her only triggers a sickening wave of revulsion as she pictures her husband tangled in the sheets with his mistress. The intense love she once harbored has completely mutated into visceral disgust.

"Get the hell out of here!" Deanna shrieks, her voice cracking. "Who told you to come in?!"

Deanna's hysterical, out-of-character outburst genuinely startles Jade. She has never seen her adoptive mother look so unhinged. When Jade returned home earlier, she heard muffled arguments upstairs. Though she couldn't make out every word, she definitely caught mentions of her own name and her mother, Jovani. Seeing Deanna's violent reaction now confirms her suspicions. The secret is out.

"Jade, go back to your room. We can talk later," Nikolai urges quickly, sensing that his mother might actually strangle the girl if she stays a second longer. He can hardly blame Deanna; anyone would lose their mind after discovering their spouse's infidelity and a hidden love child.

"Okay," Jade whispers. She bites her lower lip and jogs out of the room, playing the part of a deeply wounded, misunderstood victim.

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