Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

She repeatedly caused trouble for Tina, which made him loathe her. Now she even dared to try to hit Juliet in the Reed family home. Who gave her such courage?

“Jasper, it was Juliet who deliberately mocked me, so I…” Willow’s eyes filled with tears as she sobbed, “How could I not listen to you? Everything I do is for your good, for the good of the Reed family. You must believe me!”

Willow cried bitterly, hoping to soften Jasper’s heart. However, despite her performance, the Reed family members remained unmoved.

“Mrs. Ward,” Jasper said firmly, “I don’t want to repeat myself. Please leave.”

Juliet crossed her arms and smiled slowly, “Mrs. Ward seems to be crying very hard. Do you need eye drops? I have plenty in my room; they might help you cry more convincingly.”

Seeing Willow’s exaggerated performance disgusted her. Who wouldn’t know how to act?

Despite squeezing out tears, Willow couldn’t soften Jasper’s heart. Feeling both embarrassed and angry, she picked up her tea-stained coat and left awkwardly.

As soon as Willow left, Jasper’s frown relaxed, and he turned to Tina on the sofa. “Tina, are you alright?”

He had planned a five-day trip but finished his business in three days and returned early. He didn’t expect to find Willow causing trouble at Whispering Pines and trying to hit someone.

Willow’s repeated visits to harass Tina infuriated him. Moreover, her attempts to meddle in Reed family affairs were unwelcome.

No matter what, the Reed family’s matters were not for an outsider to decide. Willow’s ambition to become the matriarch of the Reed family depended on his willingness.

Tina glanced at him indifferently. “I’m fine.”

“Jasper, are you really going to marry Mrs. Ward?” Juliet asked as soon as Willow left.

Jasper glared at her. “Nonsense! When did I ever say I would marry her?”

Due to the relationship between their families and Willow’s previous close ties with Liliosa, she often visited the Reed family home. Everyone could see her intentions, but no one spoke of it openly.

“Jasper, if you’re going to remarry, you must choose a suitable wife, especially one with good character. Mrs. Ward treats the Reed family as her own home, coming and going as she pleases and specifically targeting Tina. Such a person cannot become our family’s matriarch.”

Jasper didn’t say much in response but replied, “I will handle this matter.”

His words were meant for both Juliet and Tina.

Since Tina returned home, she had kept her distance from him. Although she hadn’t said anything explicitly, Jasper sensed that Tina was different from the other Reed family members. She had her own thoughts and many secrets.NôvelDrama.Org © content.

“That’s good,” Juliet nodded and smiled as she took Tina’s arm. “Then I can rest assured for Tina.”

“By the way,” Jasper looked at Tina, “your foster parents didn’t attend the last banquet. Let’s find a time soon to have a meal with them.”

“Okay,” Tina responded softly.

Hugo and Jennie had originally planned to attend Tina’s banquet but didn’t show up that evening. She called Hugo numerous times and even sent Cole out to look for them without success until Hugo finally called back.

He said they had an urgent matter and couldn’t attend the banquet but would visit her in a few days.

However, they hadn’t contacted her since then.

Having been away from Ensford for some time now, she also wanted to see Hugo and Jennie again.

That evening, before she could call them, Hugo called first.

They had finished their business and wanted to have a meal with her.

They arranged to meet the next day at noon.

Tina didn’t invite Jasper; she went alone.

They met at a private restaurant where Elsa, who was supposed to be transferred to work in the capital, also joined them.

After some time apart, Hugo looked at her with concern in his eyes.

Jennie held her hand with tears welling up in her eyes. “You don’t know how worried we were about you being bullied and having to endure it alone.”

Hugo nodded repeatedly. “You’re always so stubborn; tell us if anything happens so we can help you bear it. We’ve been thinking about you constantly.”

Elsa smiled helplessly at their concern. “You’re exaggerating! How could Tina be mistreated in the Reed family? They must treat her like a treasure!”

Tina asked them directly, “You didn’t come to the banquet because something came up?”

“Hugo’s old friend fell seriously ill; we went to see him one last time,” Jennie explained while holding Tina’s hand and looking at Hugo with emotion. “Life is unpredictable; your father felt very sad losing such a good friend so suddenly. We helped with the funeral arrangements which took a few days.”

Hugo lowered his head and covered his face with his hands as if he didn’t want to discuss this sad matter further. “Who could have predicted…”

“Dad, don’t be sad,” Elsa handed him a tissue with a sorrowful expression on her face.

“Let’s not talk about this anymore,” Tina handed over the menu. “See what you like and order whatever you want.”

“Of course we’ll choose your favorite dishes!” Hugo and Jennie insisted on prioritizing her preferences.

“Alright,” Tina nodded slightly and propped up her chin with her hand. “Then order me some spicy pork trotters and a mango mousse cake for dessert; you can choose the rest.”

Hugo and Jennie agreed unconditionally and quickly called over a waiter to place their order while specifically requesting that the spicy pork trotters be made deliciously.

After placing their order, they continued chatting naturally about Elsa’s work.

“Elsa is still doing the same work after transferring here?”

“I’m sorry Tina; my work is confidential so I can’t say much,” Elsa apologized sincerely. “I’ll tell you more when I can.”

Tina didn’t press further since Elsa wasn’t willing to share details; instead she took a sip of tea from her cup.

“Tina,” Hugo rubbed his hands together hesitantly before speaking up again after glancing at Jennie then back at Tina: “Actually we have another matter we want your help with this time around too.”

“We don’t have many friends in the capital,” he continued nervously under Jennie’s reproachful gaze: “Could we stay at Whispering Pines for a few days?”

Jennie pulled at Hugo’s sleeve gently chiding him softly: “We can stay at hotels too; why trouble Tina like this?”

Feeling somewhat awkward yet determinedly looking towards Tina nonetheless: “You know our relationship hasn’t been great over these years,” he explained earnestly: “I’d like us all sit down together now though resolve past grievances properly.”

“Tina,” Elsa chimed in supportively seeing their father’s earnestness: “Considering how well Dad has treated you could you help us out just this once?”