The Returned Heiress Who Never Fit In

She Took 863 Summary

In a tense confrontation, Dan reveals his desire to uncover the truth behind the family’s secrets, suggesting a

DNA test to settle lingering doubts. His words shock Artemis, who feels a deep sense of betrayal, recognizing

Dan’s ruthless nature inherited from his mother. Despite her inner turmoil, she remains silent as Dan insists on

clearing everything up, causing Manny to react with anger and warning.

Artemis reluctantly agrees to the DNA tests for Dale's daughters, Lina and Lana, hoping to divert suspicion away

from Manny. The decision weighs heavily on her, knowing it could unravel the family’s carefully guarded secrets.

Manny voices his concern, fearing the consequences of such revelations, but Dan pushes relentlessly, even

suggesting that everyone, including Tessa, should be tested to prove their lineage.

The atmosphere grows increasingly hostile as Dan’s accusations threaten to humiliate Dale and fracture the

family. Manny warns of the scandal that would erupt if the truth becpublic, but Dan dismisses the fear of

ridicule, insisting that the truth is more important than appearances. Artemis, overwhelmed and desperate,

pleads for the conflict to end, but Dan’s relentless pursuit of the truth leaves her and Manny frozen in silence.

The chapter ends with Dan challenging Dale to choose between facing public humiliation or continuing to raise

children who might not be his own. The weight of the question hangs heavily in the room, signaling a breaking

point in the family’s fragile unity and setting the stage for inevitable revelations.

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863: The Truth Beneath the Lies

Dan let out a low, almost bitter chuckle that echoed softly in the tense room.

That single phrase—*1 want to find out too”—landed with the force of a bombshell, shattering the fragile silence

that had settled.

What exactly did he mean by that? Was it possible that after all these years, doubt hadn’t been confined to

outsiders alone? Had he harbored suspicion all along, quietly simmering beneath the surface?

Artemis felt a sharp constriction in her chest, as if a cold hand was squeezing her heart. The son of that woman

—of course he was just as ruthless and unforgiving. She should have seen it coming. Cruelty wasn’t just a trait; it

was in his very blood.

Who did he think he was, daring to question them like this?

Yet, despite the rising storm inside her, Artemis held her tongue, unwilling to give him the satisfaction of a

response.

Before she could gather her thoughts, Dan repeated himself, this tslower, his voice dripping with icy resolve.

“We need to clear everything up. All of it.”

That word—everything—pierced Artemis and Manny like a dagger, sharp and unforgiving.

“Dan, don’t push this too far!” Manny growled, stepping forward with clenched fists.

But Artemis caught his wrist before he could move any further, her eyes silently warning him to hold back.

Everything? No. That was impossible. Absolutely not.

If Dale insisted on running a DNA test between himself and Manny today, it would shatter everything they had

tried to protect.

Pressed into a corner by Dan's relentless insistence, Artemis found herself forced to retreat, swallowing her

pride.

She turned sharply to the butler. “Lenny, any news from Trevor?”

“Not yet,” Lenny replied softly, his voice barely above a whisper.

“Then tell them to hurry!” she snapped through gritted teeth, frustration and desperation lacing her words.

She had made a choice—she had agreed.

She had consented to Dale, Lina, and Lana undergoing the test.

In that moment, Artemis realized the cruel truth: she had to sacrifice someone.

Since Dale was determined to test his daughters, she had to find a way to divert his attention away from Manny.

“Mother,” Manny's voice cut through the tension, low and sharp.

A DNA test with Lina and Lana? That would unravel everything.

Artemis felt a pounding ache behind her temples. She looked toward Dale, her voice soft but trembling with

emotion. “Manny, your father doesn’t trust us anymore. If this is the only way for him to find peace, then we

have to give him that, okay?”

“But”

“Save it,” Dan interrupted, his tone cold and unyielding. “No one’s backing out. You, me, everyone—test

included.”

Artemis stared at him, stunned into silence.

Manny fell quiet, the weight of the moment pressing down on him.

Dale’s gaze sharpened, cold and piercing, locking eyes with Dan.

Dan met that stare head-on, a mocking smirk playing on his lips. “Well? What do you say?”

Dale remained silent, but the tightness around his eyes betrayed his crumbling composure.

Artemis’s stomach twisted into knots. She prayed silently that Dale would refuse.

Dan leaned back casually, as if enjoying the unfolding chaos. “Or maybe we should have Tessa take one too?”

“Are you trying to humiliate me?” Dale’s voice was ice—sharp, dangerous, and full of barely controlled anger.

All of them taking DNA tests—what did that imply? That none of his children were truly his? That every woman in

his life had betrayed him?

“Dan, that’s enough!” Manny snapped, his voice rising in frustration. “If this gets out, everyone in Redwood will

laugh at Dad!”

Accusing Dale of raising children who weren't his—how could that not becthe biggest scandal the town had

ever seen?

Dale’s breathing grew heavy as he glared daggers at Dan.

Dan’s smile turned colder still. “Better to be laughed at than to keep raising someone else’s kids, don’t you

think?”

“Dan!” Manny shouted, his voice cracking.

“What's the rush?” Dan sneered. “Unless you're not really his either.”

“ou—"

“Dan, don’t go too far!” Artemis snapped, her voice trembling with frustration and pain. “After everything I've

done for all of you these years—"

She couldn't bear it anymore. She had already agreed to the tests for Lina and Lana, yet Dan kept pushing,

relentless.

Seeing her unravel like this, Dale finally turned to look at her for the first tthat night.

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