Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 163: Tina, I Like You

Natalie Whittaker. Jared Farrell's icy gaze flickered slightly at the mention of the name, as if it rang a bell somewhere in his mind. He stared at Tina, his dark eyes brimming with deep relief and gratitude, "Thank goodness." "Thank goodness," Tina smiled back at him, relieved that he was a friend rather than a foe. The lingering question in her heart had finally been resolved, and she was indeed thankful that she did not have to face Jared Farrell in a life-or-death battle.

The morning light of summer was just right, and several birds landed on the balcony, chirping brightly. "Uncle, we can cancel our marriage arrangement now," Tina said to Jared Farrell, her expression as serene as a light cloud. However, the tenderness on Jared Farrell's face froze instantly, his recent joy of recognition shattered by her words. "Why?" he asked. Why did she want to dissolve their marriage arrangement? He would not allow it!

"I agreed to this engagement to investigate the matter of my mother's pendant," Tina explained calmly, "I never intended to marry."

"I disagree," Jared Farrell held her hand, his tone carrying a hint of mild anger.

Tina frowned slightly, waiting for him to continue.

"Do you know why your mother had someone deliver this pendant to me before she died?" Jared Farrell continued, "Because it was a token of our marriage arrangement, a proof that your mother entrusted you to me, so I don't agree to dissolve it."

"You're refusing because of my mother's last wish?" Tina's frown deepened.

"No, it's because I like you, and I hope to protect you for the rest of my life," Jared Farrell took out the pendant and, under Tina's gaze, hung it around his neck, gently caressing its smooth surface. "This is the proof that you belong to me." Tina was stunned for a moment; Jared Farrell's face suddenly closed the distance between them, dominantly yet tenderly kissing her.

Tina froze; the kiss was so sudden. But, it seemed-she quite liked the feeling of kissing him.

She wrapped her arms around Jared Farrell's neck, returning the kiss. "Then-let's not cancel it."

With her response, Jared Farrell deepened their kiss. The morning sunlight streamed in, casting their entwined shadows on the light grey floor tiles of the bedroom, inseparable and clinging to each other. The next day, at Ensford High School.

Since the last physical education class for Class 22D was scheduled for that afternoon, Jared Farrell accompanied Tina to school. With exams less than half a month away, the remaining review plans were well arranged, and there would be no major changes. Tina came to school mainly to supervise studying, with nothing else much on her plate.

During the physical education class, Tina had planned to go outside to the student street to buy a strawberry cake, but as she passed by the gym, she heard a scream. Her hearing was excellent, and she immediately recognized it as Elena Heisler's voice, so she stopped and went to take a look.

sitting on the ground, covering her eyes, next to a fallen basketball that had clearly hit her hard. The other students of Class 22D were gathered around her, and Shonna Woodham anxiously pulled her hands away to check her injury, "How is

her eyes

bruise forming under Elena's left eye,

Sinclair, you went too far!" Velma Lehman, known for her temper, jumped up and pointed at Emrys not far away, "How could you, a teacher, intentionally hit Elena with

PE teacher for their class, which Tina was aware of when she came

influential people on the Ensford High School board, and Emrys was a foster son of

could your eyes

"It was just

had the day before, which is why Elena transferred to Class

Such a morally bankrupt person

determined to have her family come

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sneered, then said to Elena Heisler, "Next time you see me, better walk around; I wouldn't want to 'accidentally' slip again and hurt you..." Before he could finish

voices rang out

"Miss Reed!"

"Mr. Farrell!"

on in surprise at Jared Farrell

green as he roared,

Jared Farrell's gaze was icy as he stared down Emrys, "My student, you dare to

and Hendrik Stiller to the equipment room to fetch a basket of basketballs, and upon returning, he

basketball had hit, his voice full of gritted teeth, "You hit back

retaliation, but remembering Jared Farrell's bodyguards were probably nearby, plus the incident from the day before, he

tall and imposing, his handsome face expressionless,

Emrys scoffed, his eyes sweeping over Jared Farrell, knowing he couldn't face