Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 259: Serena, I Was Wrong

After Hayden and Nathan Lehman left, Tina and Jared also went upstairs. The mood among the Reed family was somber tonight, each retreating to their rooms early to rest. Arthur Woodwind, humming a tune, leisurely made his way to his own room on the second floor. Having just witnessed the spectacle between Liliosa Reed and Mack Emerson, he felt quite pleased. His aunt and cousin, who usually dominated at home, had long been a thorn in his side. The family, being relatives and considering Liliosa's unfortunate loss of her daughter, had always tolerated their arrogance. Today's outcome, he thought, was well-deserved! That Serena had spared Mack Emerson's life meant they should be extremely grateful. As Arthur thought of Tina, a shiver ran through him, and he quickened his pace to his room. He knew he needed to be cautious, the further from that person, the better. He swiftly pushed open the door, eager to hide inside. To his surprise, he found Tina sitting on the sofa, casually playing with her phone, looking as if she were in her own room. Arthur Woodwind, "... Is it too late to run now?"

Tina looked up, giving Arthur a fleeting glance, her tone indifferent, "Back already?" With a thud, Arthur Woodwind promptly knelt in front of the sofa, clutching Tina's legs, begging for mercy, "Serena, I was wrong, please forgive me!" Tears and snot flowed as he pleaded pitifully.

Tina, disgusted, kicked him away, brushing off her clothes, and looked at Arthur Woodwind, "What did you do wrong?"

"I shouldn't have run away," Arthur confessed mournfully. Years ago, he had been sent by the Woodwind family to study under Master Tam. His talents were recognized, and he was accepted as a disciple. Initially thrilled, his dream to learn martial arts was not what he had imagined. At first, he scoffed at Tina's methods, only to realize later that she was no ordinary person-she was a demon! The training was more brutal than any military drama on TV. "And what else?" Tina's voice was calm, but it sent a chill down Arthur's spine.

"Also, I shouldn't have disobeyed Serena. Every beating, every scolding was for my own good, and I was foolish not to see it," Arthur continued, his body trembling as he remembered the harsh lessons on the mountain-he truly didn't want to experience that again.

you no longer have the right

then he realized how naive this thought was. "But that doesn't mean your mistakes are forgiven." As soon as she spoke, Arthur felt an immense pressure overhead, the memories of past beatings flooding his mind.

Woodwind once more. Audrey Woodwind, passing by the door, paused. She glanced inside

properly in front of her. Relieved, she had been

inside and asked, "Tina, what

took over, "I brought a gift for Se... for Tina, asked

gift? Do I have one too?" Audrey's

don't," replied Arthur

a formidable and unpretentious person, was recognized as Jasper's real daughter, much better than Amber. Since Tina's arrival, everyone in the Reed family, including her grandmother and grandfather, had supported Tina, even giving her the only