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Dan was still seething over his recent altercation with Marie, whose fiery temper was well known. Despite Andy’s attempts to calm him and advise him to hold his tongue during her outbursts, Dan was too angry to listen, feeling that he had been unfairly attacked and beaten by Marie. The tension between them left Dan feeling less than human whenever he was around her.

Suddenly, Dan received a call from Black Mountain informing him of trouble between Mr. Dale and Madam Artemis. They were arguing over a paternity test, which was shocking to Dan since Dale had always cherished Artemis and their children. The news that Dale wanted to test the paternity of the children, Lina and Lana, was unexpected and complicated, prompting Dan to decide to return immediately. ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ find(ɴ)ovel.net

Meanwhile, Derrick was forced to rush back to Falvaria with Marie, who was now pregnant. Marie was emotionally stunned after accepting that Derrick was the father of her child, only beginning to process it on the plane. When she suddenly grabbed Derrick’s wrist, she confronted him about running away that night—a wound that still burned deeply. Derrick tried to explain that he hadn’t wanted to leave, but Marie’s anger only intensified.

Marie’s frustration boiled over as she accused Derrick of being the one who had abandoned her after their encounter, a truth that hit her hard and led to her lashing out in fury. She recalled how miserable she had been that night and how she had taken her pain out on Dan. Now, realizing Derrick was the one who had run away, she erupted in anger and lunged at him, overwhelmed by betrayal and rage.

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Meanwhile, on Dan’s side-

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He was still fuming over what had happened with Marie, and Andy had been trying to calm him down.

“Man, why’d you have to pick a fight with Maric? You know how fi she’s going to burn you alive one day?”

Marie’s temper was one of a kind–truly unmatched.

,ets; aren’t you afraid

Dan’s chest hurt from how angry he was. “You think I wanted to mess with her? She’s the one who keeps chasing me down to hit me!”

He was livid. Look at me now–barely human. Correction–I haven’t been human in front of Marie for a long time.

Andy sighed. “What I mean is, when she’s yelling at you, can’t you just hold your tongue?”

Dan snapped. “Do you even hear yourself right now?”

He’d been cursed out and beaten half to death, and now his own friend was telling him he shouldn’t even talk back?

That only made him angrier.

Andy shot back, “If you talk back, you’ll just be adding fuel to the fire–and she’ll beat you again!”

Dan was so furious he couldn’t even speak.

At that moment, his phone rang. It was a call from Black Mountain.

He picked it up with clear irritation. “Yeah?”

“Sir, you may need to return to Black Mountain,” said the butler, Lenny, his tone grave.

Dan’s expression darkened. “What happened?”

“There’s been trouble, sir. Mr. Dale and Madam Artemis are fighting.”

Dan froze. “What did you just say?”

Clearly, he hadn’t understood what Lenny was saying. They were fighting? Fighting–between those two? Impossible. Dale adored that woman, treated her like she was made of gold. All these years, he’d

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cherished her like the center of his world. How could they possibly be fighting?

Lenny continued, “Mr. Dale wants to run a paternity test for the la and fled. Now he and Madam Artemis are arguing.”

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“Sir, things at Black Mountain are… complicated right now. It would best if you came back”

Dan fell silent. A paternity test? For the kids he had with that woman? N

was unexpected.

For years, people had whispered that Lina and Lana weren’t his children, but he’d never doubted it. And now it had come to this?

He exchanged a look with Andy, then said into the phone, “I’ll be there right away.

“Yes, sir.”

After hanging up, Dan’s lips curved into a rare smile. So they were fighting? Good.

All these years, those two had been inseparable, acting like newlyweds even in old age. He’d thought nothing could ever crack that bond–especially with how much Dale doted on the children Artemis had borne him. He’d never seemed to think any other woman’s children were good enough.

He’d always looked down on other women’s kids. Well, now his first love’s children had become the real thorn in his side.

All because Reese had stirred things up.

Derrick had no choice but to rush back to Falvaria with Marie–and on top of that, Marie was

pregnant.

And Marie-

The moment she’d accepted that Derrick really was the father of her child, she’d gone completely blank.

She didn’t even process it until they were on the plane. After two glasses of water, her mind finally started to catch up.

Derrick pulled a blanket over her.

But as he stood up, Marie suddenly grabbed his wrist.

Derrick froze, meeting her eyes. His breath caught. So it’s finally happening, huh?

Images flashed through his mind–Dan being hospitalized twice after Marie had beaten him. Derrick instinctively turned his hand and gripped hers in return.

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“Now’s not the time to get angry,” he said.

Marie stayed silent, her breathing growing heavier.

“If you want to hit me,” Derrick said softly, “how about waiting until after you’ve had the baby?”

Marie’s eyes blazed. “You ran that night!”

He went quiet. The moment she said that, his expression shifted.

It wasn’t like he’d wanted to run. He hadn’t wanted to leave at all–it was Sebastian, Drax, and Ashley!

He hadn’t meant to go… but by the time he realized what was happening, they’d already dragged him away.

Marie’s grip on his wrist tightened until he hissed in pain. “Are you an idiot?”

Derrick was stunned.

Marie’s voice rose. “You mean to tell me you’re the one who slept with me that night and you’re the one who ran?”

Her tone grew sharper with every word.

Especially when she mentioned that night. The state she’d been in afterward–God, it was unspeakable.

She’d taken it out on Dan afterward, beating him so badly because she’d been miserable that night herself.

“You scumbag!” she snapped.

Now that the truth had sunk in, Marie exploded. She shot up from the couch and lunged at

Derrick.

She was furious–beyond furious. The man who’d run that night… was him!

The tension that has been simmering beneath the surface finally erupts in this chapter, revealing the raw emotions and fractured relationships between the characters. Dan’s anger and frustration are palpable, caught between his bruised pride and the painful reality of his entanglements with Marie. Meanwhile, the revelation of the fight at Black Mountain and the paternity test introduces a new layer of complexity, shaking the foundations of long-held beliefs and loyalties. The emotional turmoil is mirrored in Marie’s confrontation with Derrick, as her pent-up rage and hurt come to the forefront, highlighting the deep wounds caused by past actions and misunderstandings.

Despite the chaos and heartbreak, this chapter underscores the vulnerability and humanity of each character, caught in the crossfire of love, betrayal, and unresolved pain. The rawness of their interactions invites empathy, reminding us that beneath the anger and accusations lie fears, regrets, and a desperate yearning for truth and connection. As the story moves forward, the emotional stakes remain high, promising that healing and reconciliation will require courage and honesty from all involved.

Tensions are running high as Dan grapples with the shocking revelation that the once unbreakable bond between Dale and Artemis is now fractured by doubts and accusations. The unexpected call from Black Mountain sets the stage for a confrontation that threatens to unravel years of trust and affection, leaving Dan caught in the middle of a storm he never anticipated. Meanwhile, Marie’s emotional turmoil reaches a boiling point as she confronts Derrick, whose sudden departure that fateful night has left wounds deeper than either of them realized.

As the next chapter unfolds, expect the simmering conflicts to ignite into raw, unfiltered emotions. The fragile threads holding these relationships together will be tested, forcing each character to confront painful truths and question their loyalties. With Marie’s fury unleashed and Dan’s resolve hardening, the path ahead promises to be fraught with tension, heartache, and the possibility of unexpected alliances. The question remains: who will stand firm, and who will be forced to run once more?