The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 915

"Um, yeah," Tara murmurs, unsure of how to respond.

The sudden shift back to this heavy topic leaves her feeling a bit awkward. She doesn't have her initial extreme resistance, but completely accepting everything as if nothing happened is still too difficult.

"Let's just let nature take its course," she finally says.

"Yes, of course," Deanna agrees eagerly. "Letting nature take its course is good. That's perfectly fine." She knows her daughter's personality well enough to realize that this gentle response is a massive concession. Tara is willing to try, and that alone is a victory.

"When the Calhoun family reaches out with a plan, please let me know early," Deanna says, her voice softening with cautious hope. "I know I haven't been much help to you in the past, and I've only ever caused trouble. But this time, I want to be here for you. Danny seems like a very steady, reliable man, and that puts my mind at ease. Don't worry, I won't interfere like I used to. I just want to help you prepare and make sure everything is perfect."

Whether it is because they finally cleared the air or just changed the subject, the tense atmosphere in the room instantly lightens.

"Okay," Tara says, offering a rare, genuine smile.

The vibe in the private room is surprisingly pleasant, far more comfortable and harmonious than either of them expected. But just as they settle into the peace, a figure shoves the door open, shattering the calm.

Tara casually picks up her teacup, her slender fingers tracing the warm porcelain. Her calm gaze lands on Jade's twisted, agitated face, a faint smirk playing on her lips.

"Jade," Tara says, her voice low but carrying a piercing, icy calm. "You seem incredibly obsessed with who I eat with and who I choose to forgive." She pauses, lifting her eyes to meet Jade's with a razor-sharp glare. "But frankly, what the hell does my life have to do with you?"

"What does it have to do with me?" Jade bursts into shrill laughter, as if she just heard the funniest joke in the world. "Stop putting on an act! Do you really think playing nice now erases all the suffering you went through? Have you forgotten how mom and dad favored me, treating you like a literal servant?"