Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 230: Saving Courtney

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.

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.

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

explained. "But..."

thank you," Tina said gently. She no longer showed hostility

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

broken promises made with her mother. So she sought revenge upon returning

time here, she felt

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

returning often

soon," Zackary held back tears bravely. Tina felt a pang in her heart as she hugged him

down from the third floor upon hearing about

business in Ashbury," Tina

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