Dead at Heart novel

Chapter 864 Janice, troubled by recent misunderstandings involving a wedding dress scandal and false accusations, desperately tries to reach Wade by phone, but he does not answer. Determined to confront him in person and clear up the confusion, she drives to his apartment in Eldoria, a place she knows well from previous visits during his leaves. Despite her attempts to contact him at his home, Wade remains unreachable, and Janice prepares to wait nearby. As she is about to leave, the door unexpectedly opens, revealing Alicia, who appears completely comfortable and at ease in Wade's apartment.

This shocks Janice, as she had not expected Wade and Alicia to be living together even after their engagement was called off. The discovery feels like a painful betrayal, intensifying Janice's feelings of hurt and disrespect. Alicia, unaware of Janice's emotional turmoil, casually invites her inside, offering the door code-which Janice recognizes as Alicia's birthday-highlighting how close Alicia is to Wade. When Janice asks if Wade is home, Alicia says he is almost off work and suggests Janice wait inside if needed.

Janice notices the contrast between Wade ignoring her calls but updating Alicia, revealing where his priorities lie. Refusing to stay, Janice leaves but delivers a sharp remark to Alicia about respecting boundaries, emphasizing that Alicia is not Wade's real sister and should not act as if she owns the place. With that, Janice walks away, burdened by the confrontation and the cold reality of the fractured relationships around her. Chapter 865 The moment Janice stepped away, she reached for her phone and dialed Wade's number, but there was no answer.

A flicker of hope told her he might still be on his way home, yet the silence gnawed at her nerves. The recent events, especially the whole wedding dress fiasco, played over and over in her mind like a relentless echo. The bitter sting of being wrongly accused was unbearable, and she couldn't stand even the slightest hint of such injustice. Determined, she knew she had to see Wade in person-to confront him directly and make sure he understood she never intended to marry him, nor had she ever engaged in any deceitful behavior.

She called him three times in quick succession, but each call went unanswered. Known for her fiery temper and bold nature, Janice didn't hesitate. She jumped into her car and raced toward Wade's house without a second thought. Wade had purchased a place in Eldoria a couple of years back, conveniently close to his training base. Both the misunderstandings-the wedding dress scandal and their fractured relationship-had to be resolved before things spiraled further out of control. Janice was never one to beat around the bush. Her straightforwardness was both her strength and her curse.

She drove directly to Wade's apartment complex, a place she was familiar with. During Wade's leaves, she had visited him here more than once. The security guard recognized her and let her car in without hesitation. Standing outside the door to Wade's apartment, she tried calling him again, but still, there was no answer. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ find(ɴ)ovel.net With a steady breath, Janice decided to take the next step and went upstairs. She reached the ninth floor and knocked firmly on his door. Visiting Wade's home didn't feel strange to her-not anymore. They had shared many moments here.

Besides, right now, solving their problems was far more important than worrying about social niceties. Yet, silence greeted her knock. No footsteps, no voice. Janice assumed Wade must be out. She turned to head back down, planning to wait somewhere nearby. Of course, she knew the door code. Wade's codes were always the same-the date he passed his pilot exam, a day he held close to his heart. Still, despite knowing this, Janice had no intention of using it. Given the tension between them, it would feel disrespectful to just walk in uninvited.

Just as she was about to leave, the door suddenly opened behind her. "Wade, you're back?" Janice turned sharply and found Alicia standing there. Alicia had just stepped out of the shower; her hair was wrapped in a towel, and she looked completely at ease in Wade's apartment. Janice's heart sank. She hadn't expected to find out that Wade and Alicia were already living together, even before their engagement was officially called off. Though she had resolved to let Wade go, this discovery hit her hard. It felt like a cruel insult, a blatant sign of disrespect toward her.

The bitter taste of betrayal lingered in her mouth. Alicia seemed oblivious to Janice's pale and stunned expression. With genuine surprise, she asked, "Jan? What are you doing here?" Janice wanted to laugh bitterly. What kind of question was that? This was the home she had chosen with Wade. Now, Alicia spoke as if she owned the place. Alicia caught on a moment later. "You were knocking? I just finished showering and didn't hear. Next time, if it's urgent, just come in. I can give you the code-it's 1127. It's cold out here; don't wait outside." She frowned slightly, puzzled.

"Why didn't Wade tell you the code?" Wade had given Janice a code before, but it wasn't 1127. Janice knew exactly what 1127 stood for. It was Alicia's birthday. How did she know? Because last year, during her holiday, Janice had visited Wade only to find him celebrating Alicia's birthday with her. It was November 27th. That day, Janice had felt like an outsider, a guest intruding on something that wasn't hers. The memory was sharp and vivid. "Is Wade home?" Janice's voice was cold, carefully avoiding Alicia's question. Alicia glanced at the clock.

"He just called and said he's almost off work. If it's urgent, you can come in and wait." Janice thought about how many times she had tried calling Wade, desperate for a response, only to be ignored. Yet, he had time to call Alicia and update her? It was clear where his priorities lay. "No need," Janice said firmly, turning to leave. Just as she reached the door, she paused and looked back at Alicia. Alicia smiled, but Janice's gaze was sharp and deliberate.

"Even a real sister knows to keep some distance from her brother and wouldn't come to his house acting like the lady of the house," Janice said slowly, each word measured. "You're not even his real sister. If you can't respect this basic boundary, then I think you're either deliberately crossing the line or just don't care. Of course, if you don't mind what others think, consider this me speaking out of turn." With that, Janice turned and walked away, leaving the cold apartment behind her, the weight of the confrontation lingering in the air.

Janice's confrontation with Alicia marked a painful turning point, revealing the deep chasm that had grown between her and Wade. The house that once symbolized shared memories and hope now felt foreign and unwelcoming, underscoring the harsh reality of their fractured relationship. Despite the ache of betrayal and the sting of being sidelined, Janice's resolve remained unbroken, her words a quiet assertion of her dignity amidst the emotional turmoil.

As Janice grapples with the painful realization of Wade's closeness with Alicia, readers can expect a raw exploration of jealousy, betrayal, and the fragile boundaries of trust. The confrontation at Wade's apartment has set the stage for a complex emotional showdown, where loyalties and intentions will be questioned, and hidden truths may come to light. Expect the characters to face not only external conflicts but also their own inner struggles, as Janice's fiery nature clashes with the quiet but firm presence of Alicia.