Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

Tina held a teacup, slowly taking a sip, her face expressionless. She seemed to ponder for a few seconds before raising her eyes and softly saying, “Okay.” Hugo was particularly happy when she agreed. Jennie patted his hand and smiled, “See, Tina is always good to us. No matter what you ask, she never refuses.”

As they spoke, the dishes they ordered were brought to the table one after another. Hugo and Jennie placed the spicy pork trotters and mango mousse cake in front of Tina, “These are your favorites, Tina. Please eat without hesitation.” Tina said nothing, just glanced at them meaningfully and picked up her chopsticks.

The meal went smoothly, and afterward, Tina offered to drive them back. “You must still be staying at a hotel,” Tina turned to Hugo and Jennie beside her, “Which hotel? I’ll take you there.” “No need!” Jennie quickly waved her hand and smiled, “You’ve already spent so much on this meal; we can’t let you drive us back too.”Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

This private restaurant looked ordinary but was notoriously expensive, with some dishes priced over a thousand dollars. Even though Tina was now the eldest daughter of the Reed family, they didn’t want to spend her money lavishly. “It’s not easy for you in the Reed family; just take care of yourself, and we’ll be relieved,” Hugo added, patting Tina’s shoulder. “As parents, we’re satisfied as long as our children are doing well.”

Tina stared at them and suddenly asked, “How is Zackary? Why didn’t he come?” Hugo and Jennie were taken aback but then sighed, “Zackary caught a cold and hasn’t recovered for days. We left him with his aunt.” “Yes, he was still coughing when we called him two days ago. We’ll bring him to the capital once he’s better.” Elsa smiled sentimentally, “Tina still cares about Zackary as always.”

Tina responded indifferently and said goodbye before getting into her car. Once inside, she took out her phone and dialed Cole’s number while watching the three of them walk away. “At the last banquet, my foster parents didn’t attend. I asked you to investigate; what did you find out?” She got straight to the point.

Cole hesitated for a moment before replying, “Mr. Reed and Mrs. Reed bought tickets to the capital after receiving the invitation. Upon arrival, they visited a friend at the First Hospital.” This matched what Hugo had said. Knowing Cole’s capabilities, Tina trusted his findings.

“Alright, noted,” she said. Sensing something in her tone, Cole cautiously asked, “Serena, are you suspecting something?” Tina didn’t answer directly but instructed him to investigate their daily activities after arriving in the capital.

“Do you need 24-hour surveillance on them?” Cole was puzzled by Tina’s order but knew she had her reasons for every decision she made.

“No need,” Tina replied calmly as she watched their figures disappear into the distance.

After dining with Hugo’s family, word quickly spread within the Reed family about their visit to the capital. Annabelle suggested inviting them over for a meal at home. Tina also mentioned that Hugo and his wife wanted to stay at Whispering Pines for a while.

However, Liliosa was the first to oppose this idea vehemently. “How can this be? The main family and branch family should not mix! This is absurd!” After being taken away by the police with Mack due to public pressure as Emerson family’s matriarch, Hawk managed to get her released but not Mack.

Hawk deliberately kept Mack detained to elevate his illegitimate son’s status by suppressing Mack. Since returning home under house arrest by Muff’s orders preventing her from visiting the Reed family’s residence-she was frustrated beyond measure! Seizing an opportunity when Muff went to a sanatorium-she sneaked back home.

Liliosa had informants within Reed family making it easy for her to gather information; upon returning home-she immediately protested against Hugo’s family moving in front of Annabelle.

Present were Juliet-Tina-Griffin-and Garrett with his wife; except for Tina-the others occasionally glanced at Annabelle’s reaction.

Juliet naturally sided with Tina stating it was no big deal since they were all part of Reed family while dismissing Liliosa’s concerns as unnecessary fuss over minor matters.

Liliosa pointed angrily towards Tina accusing her of trying to forcefully integrate branch members into main household causing potential embarrassment due to longstanding discord between main & branch families living under same roof!

Garrett tried mediating explaining that Tina merely wanted comfortable accommodations for foster parents without any ill intent; however-Liliosa grew increasingly exasperated feeling misunderstood amidst everyone seemingly siding with Tina while Garrett & Luna remained neutral yet ineffective in resolving situation.

Annabelle finally intervened asserting that Mack’s predicament resulted from his own actions absolving others from blame while forbidding further discussion on matter despite Liliosa’s protests about perceived favoritism towards accommodating outsiders within main household premises!

Griffin now staunchly supporting Tina dismissed Liliosa’s accusations emphasizing familial unity over trivial disputes regarding household arrangements prompting Annabelle’s decision allowing extended stay without imposing psychological burden upon guests acknowledging their kindness towards fostering relationships among relatives ensuring mutual respect & gratitude towards each other fostering harmonious coexistence within extended family dynamics!