She Took 872

In this intense chapter, the focus is on the arrival of the DNA report that will determine the parentage of the children. Artemis is filled with dread and anger, especially toward Diana, who had once helped Dan. As the medical team and representatives gather, Lenny presents the test results to Dale, who reads them with a cold and unreadable expression. When Dale discovers that Manny is not his biological son, he becomes enraged and devastated, realizing that none of the children he has loved and protected over the years are actually his.

Dale’s fury reaches a boiling point as he confronts Artemis, accusing her of betrayal and calling her a “filthy woman.” He loses control and, in a moment of blind rage, pulls out a gun and points it at her. Manny bravely steps in front of Artemis, trying to stop Dale, but the tension in the room escalates as Dale’s anger blinds him to reason. The emotional pain of years of love mixed with deceit overwhelms Dale, and Artemis tries to question the importance of biological ties in a family.

Suddenly, a gunshot rings out, breaking the silence and causing panic. Manny collapses, bleeding, and Artemis catches him in her arms, screaming in terror. The chapter ends on this dramatic and heartbreaking note, highlighting the devastating consequences of the revelations and the intense emotional conflict between the characters.

Chapter 872 The DNA Report

And then there was Diana-

That meddlesome woman who had helped Dan countless times back then.

All Artemis could think about was how, once she escaped Black Mountain, she would rebuild her power and have Dan torn apart piece by piece.

Time passed quickly.

Soon, the medical team arrived, along with the fifteen representatives from all three parties.

Lenny stepped forward, holding the test report. “Mr. Dale.”

Conan took his place behind Dan, standing straight and silent.

Artemis’s and Manny’s hearts pounded in their chests.

Lenny’s sharp, unreadable stare made Artemis’s stomach twist.

In that moment, only one thought echoed in her mind. It’s over.

Lenny handed the report to Dale.

Dale took it, his expression unreadable, then looked up at Artemis.

Their eyes met, and tears welled up instantly in hers.

In the past, those tears would have softened him. They had made him give in again and again.

But not this time.

He turned away from her and looked down at the report.

When his eyes caught Manny’s name, he skipped ahead to the conclusion. ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ FιndNovel.net

One look was all it took. His fingers clenched so tight the paper crumpled in his hands.

The room fell silent.

They were finished.

Dale’s gaze lifted back to Artemis, burning with rage, betrayal, and raw, murderous fury.

Artemis’s legs gave out, and she collapsed onto the floor, drained of all strength.

Dale’s blood boiled as he slammed the report onto the table.

“Damn it!”

He roared, his vision blurring as fury flooded his veins.

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Then he looked straight at Artemis and, without hesitation, drew his gun.

The black barrel pointed directly at her.

“Ah-!” Artemis screamed in terror.

The entire room tensed.

There was no doubt now–Manny wasn’t his son.

Not his.

Not even close.

If Manny wasn’t his, then what about Lina and Lana?

Were they his daughters either?

No–they’d run away. They must have known the truth long ago.

If they’d really been his, they wouldn’t have run.

Rage surged through Dale’s chest. “You filthy woman. You deserve to die!”

He lost all control.

He clicked off the safety and aimed to kill her.

Three children–all not his.

All those years he’d treated them as his own, cherished them, protected them–and none of them were his!

“Dad!” Manny shouted, stepping in front of Artemis.

He tried to bring Dale back to his senses, but it was useless.

For years, Dale had believed Artemis was pure and innocent.

He’d cherished her, protected her, and kept her away from anything that might hurt her.

He had even kept Dan away from Black Mountain so she wouldn’t feel uneasy.

He had loved her and her children with his whole heart–and this was how she repaid him.

Dale’s eyes turned blood–red.

Seeing the gun, Manny’s anger flared. “Dad, you’d really do this to us?”

Artemis cried out too, “After all these years together, you-”

If she hadn’t said that, maybe Dale would’ve calmed down a little.

But that line–after everything we’ve been through–cut deeper than anything else.

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Yes, he had loved her for so many years…

Years of love from him–and years of lies from her.

The anger in his chest exploded.

Finally, Artemis said, “Does it really matter whether the child is yours?”

The moment the words left her mouth, a deafening bang shattered the air, followed by a sharp, piercing

sound.

The room fell silent, heavy with the sound of shallow, panicked breathing.

Then-

Artemis’s scream tore through the quiet. “Ah-! Manny! Manny!”

As Manny collapsed, Artemis caught him in her arms.

His chest was covered in blood.

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The revelation of Manny’s true parentage shattered the fragile trust that had held this family together, unraveling years of love and deception in an instant. Dale’s heartbreak and fury were palpable, his sense of betrayal cutting deeper than any wound, while Artemis was left devastated, grappling with the consequences of secrets long buried. The emotional weight in the room was suffocating, as the characters faced the painful reality that their bonds were built on fragile foundations.

In this chapter, the themes of trust, identity, and the devastating impact of lies resonate profoundly, highlighting how fragile relationships can be when built on deception. Despite the chaos and pain, the raw emotions and fierce love that still linger suggest that healing, though difficult, may one day be possible. The chapter closes on a heart-wrenching note, leaving the future uncertain but charged with the possibility of redemption and reconciliation.

The next chapter promises to plunge deeper into the chaos ignited by the shocking DNA revelation. With Dale’s trust shattered and his fury unleashed, the fragile bonds holding this fractured family together are on the brink of complete collapse. Emotions will run high as characters grapple with betrayal, heartbreak, and the devastating consequences of secrets long buried. The tension between Dale and Artemis is set to reach a boiling point, threatening not only their relationship but the safety of everyone involved.

As Manny’s fate hangs in the balance, the true cost of deception will become painfully clear. The question of identity and loyalty will cut through the turmoil, forcing each character to confront their own truths and the painful realities they’ve tried to avoid. The next chapter will explore the raw vulnerability beneath the rage and the desperate fight for survival, leaving readers eager to see who will stand strong and who will be broken by the storm to come.

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