Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

Jared furrowed his brow and glanced at Tina, who was texting. “Mr. Farrell, now is not the time for romance,” Hayden said gravely. Jared withdrew his gaze and replied in a deep voice, “Indeed, it’s time to return to Ashbury.”

“Back to Ashbury?” Tina walked over, raising an eyebrow. “Can you give me a lift?” Jared looked at her in surprise; he had been wondering how to get Tina to Ashbury. Tina showed him her phone screen, revealing the news of Courtney’s disappearance, causing his heart to sink.

Hugo observed their serious expressions and guessed something was amiss. He sighed and asked, “Tina, are you leaving?” “Yes, I need to go to Ashbury,” Tina nodded solemnly. “We must leave immediately.” Delaying even a second could mean missing crucial clues about Courtney.

Hugo hesitated as Tina’s clear voice continued, “Mr. Reed, you’ve seen how dangerous it is to keep this.” Hugo remained silent. “Think carefully. Today, you’re lucky it’s us with you. If it were Jennie and Zackary, what would have happened?” Tina said again, “Hand it over to me.”

Hugo glanced at Jared and the others, noting Tina’s trust in them. After a long sigh, he handed a small vial from under the bed to Tina. “Tina, your mother once said not to involve you unless you were strong enough. It seems you are now.”

At least she had people by her side who could fight with her and protect her. “Mr. Reed, thank you,” Tina said sincerely as she took the vial containing a mysterious green liquid in a specially reinforced glass bottle.

This small vial had caused her mother’s team to be wiped out years ago. Tina’s gratitude was genuine. She appreciated Hugo hiding her mother within the Reed family despite knowing she wasn’t his biological daughter and protecting this dangerous vial for years.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Now it was her turn to lift the burden that had shackled him for so long; it was her destiny and responsibility. Hugo knew that Tina returned to find the vial and would leave once she found it; she had more important things to do.

“Go ahead,” Hugo smiled. “But remember, you’ll always have a home here.” “Okay.” Jared put his arm around Tina’s shoulder and promised Hugo, “Don’t worry, I’ll protect her.”

Despite his reluctance, Hugo waved them off to do what they needed to do. Tina and Jared exchanged glances and quickly had Nathan Lehman take them back to Jade Gardens to pack their bags.

The two assassins were taken away by Nathan Lehman’s men, but Tina instructed them to observe if they would die quickly like the last group after using the neutralizer.

At Jade Gardens, Jennie saw Tina and Jared hurriedly dragging their suitcases downstairs and asked in surprise, “Tina, Jared? Where are you going?” “I have some business in Ashbury and need to leave immediately,” Tina explained.

“But…” Jennie wanted to ask more but was stopped by Hugo. “Let them go,” Hugo forced a smile. Jennie understood from Hugo’s expression and after a moment of silence, smiled at Tina, “Take care on your way.”

“Jennie, thank you,” Tina said gently. She no longer showed hostility when speaking with those close to her.

Initially returning to the Reed family was for investigating the vial and avenging her mother’s abandonment by them. She lived in fear and darkness after leaving with her mother without knowing she wasn’t Hugo’s biological daughter until her mother died; she hated Hugo then.

She learned about her true parentage before returning home and believed Hugo had broken promises made with her mother. So she sought revenge upon returning but soon realized Hugo’s kindness reflected his genuine efforts to protect his family.

For the first time here, she felt at home.

Tina looked at Zackary holding Softie and smiled as she ruffled his hair. “Zackary, be good.” “Can’t you take me with you?” Zackary’s big eyes welled up with tears as Softie meowed softly.

“Be good; I’ll be back.” This trip might mean not returning often anymore; Hugo and others needed their lives without taking Zackary along.

“Remember to come home soon,” Zackary held back tears bravely. Tina felt a pang in her heart as she hugged him gently before handing him something. “This is for you.”

“Tina!” Elsa and Heath Garrison hurried down from the third floor upon hearing about her departure. “Why so sudden?” Elsa asked.

“I have some business in Ashbury,” Tina smiled at Elsa.

“I see,” Elsa didn’t ask further but smiled back, “No worries; I’ll be transferred there soon too despite my busy job.”

“Yes! We’ll treat you then,” Heath added with a smile.

“Alright then,” Tina waved at everyone before leaving with Jared waiting by the door.

After they left, Zackary dropped what Tina had given him while holding Softie-a property deed for Pinkwater Alley under Zackary’s name!

“Hugo, look!”

Jennie gasped excitedly showing it to Hugo who was equally shocked seeing Zackary’s name on such an important document!

“The property deed for Pinkwater Ally!? What’s going on? Why is it Zackary’s name?”