Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 773: A Familiar Smell

Tina found it strange as her gaze swept over the weeds growing in the field. From a distance, with trees obscuring her view, she couldn't tell what was being cultivated. She furrowed her brows and asked, "Uncle, how many drug ingredients car you recognize?"

She could identify poisonous herbs but wasn't familiar with the raw materials for drugs.

A cold gleam flashed in Jared's eyes. "Not many, just the common ones. Tina, are you suspecting that the Bailey family is using this place as a base for growing and refining drugs?" "That's impossible, Serena."

Before Tina could answer, Cole had already refuted the idea. "The villagers have suspected their crops before, even filing police reports. But the police came several times and found nothing."

When he first arrived at Bright Village, Cole had considered the possibility. He even checked around the Bailey family's property. It was common knowledge that refining drugs would produce waste, and without a proper sewage system in the village, the waste would likely end up in the river.

But the village wells, streams, and even the large river located several kilometers away were all clean. The Bailey family didn't live near any water sources, and aside from Kael Bailey occasionally leaving the house, the rest of the family rarely ventured beyond their courtyard. For over a decade, their movements had been confined to their home.

Cole recalled what he had seen and glanced around before lowering his voice. "To be honest, their place doesn't smell like drugs. But the smell there... I can't describe it. It's like something rotting, but not quite."

He crossed his arms, his eyes flickering toward Jared. "Mr. Farrell, you've come across so many people. Can you tell what that smell is?" Jared shot him a glance. "I'm not a dog."

What had gotten into Cole? He had been all smiles the last time they met, but today, his tone was dripping with sarcasm.

Cole was momentarily stunned, unsure of how to respond.

Jared gave him a faint look and said calmly, "Let's go in and take a look."

deep breath, suppressing his dissatisfaction. "Mr. Farrell is right. Serena, follow me. The Bailey family's house is just

area. The further they went, the fewer houses there were, and the quieter the surroundings became. Finally, they stopped near the Bailey

home in sight. Kael Bailey's two-story house stood alone in the wilderness, surrounded by a worn-down wall and featuring a slightly old-fashioned

stench hit their noses. Even though the

senses.

unsettling feeling spread through her. She glanced around and nudged Jared's

feel the same way," Jared replied, a hint of surprise flickering in

"Same here," Tina admitted.

should I knock on

aside the strange feeling in her heart, Tina nodded.

sound of Cole knocking echoed through the desolate wilderness. Jared surveyed the area, noting how suitable it was for setting up an ambush. His gaze

contact with a few of them before shifting

from inside. A woman's irritated and rough voice drew closer. "Who is it?! How many times do I have to

she opened the

first glance, her annoyed gaze landed on Tina and Jared, pausing for two

over a decade and rarely interacted with the villagers. Even so, most people in the village recognized her. But Tina and Jared, along with Cole's demeanor, were nothing like the locals-hardworking farmers tied to

particular, exuded an air of elegance and

presence, Diana tensed up.

her reaction, Cole stepped forward after receiving Tina's approval.

Dyer family. Surely you haven't

shut the door. But Cole was faster, blocking it with ease. A