Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 838: You Look Like Someone I Know

Ruud felt a wave of awkwardness wash over him at Tina's words.

The people around them couldn't help but chuckle, but when Ruud's gaze swept over them, they quickly stifled their laughter.

He looked up at Tina again and sighed inwardly. "You look very much like someone I know," he said. "I asked for a photo of your mother because I wanted to confirm whether she is the person I'm thinking of."

If it weren't for that face, Ruud would have been furious at Tina's tone.

But because of that face-one that stirred emotions buried deep within him-all the prejudice he held against Tina seemed to dissolve in an instant.

At this moment, Ruud, who usually couldn't be bothered to explain himself to others, found himself patiently offering an explanation. He didn't want to waste time digging for information. After all, he had been back in Ashbury for so long without uncovering anything useful. It was far easier to ask Tina directly.

Hearing this, both Tina and Jared froze for a moment.

Tina scrutinized Ruud carefully, yet she couldn't see any resemblance between them. She had inherited all of Natalie's best features, leaving no trace of Ruud in her appearance.

No matter how she looked at him, she couldn't find anything amiss. With her brows slightly furrowed, she said after a brief pause, "My mother doesn't like taking photos. There aren't any....."

Before she could finish, Ruud interrupted her urgently, "Then where is she? Can I meet her?"

"She's in my lab," Tina blurted out, surprising herself. She hadn't intended to answer him, yet the words slipped out. She thought to herself, I must be losing my mind.

"I'll go find her right now," Ruud said and began to leave.

Tina suddenly called out, "You can't take Luke Gill and Victor with you!"

Unexpectedly, Ruud waved his hand dismissively and said in a grand, magnanimous tone, "I won't take them. They're yours!"

The people Ruud had brought with him were stunned.

"What... what did we come here for, then?" someone muttered.

just a

leaving Tina and her

He just... left?

supposed to be some kind of

"Serena, what exactly is General Praevion trying to achieve with

intentions. Based on his actions when he first arrived, it seemed like Ruud was determined to protect Luke Gill and

Ruud had only asked about Tracey and requested a photo of Tina's mother. He didn't mention Luke Gill or Victor at

casting a shadow over her delicate face. Her expression remained

Jared gently took her hand. His voice was soft as he said, "Let me verify the truth. If it's real, you don't have to acknowledge it if you don't

met his gaze. His eyes were deep and narrow, as if they could see straight into her soul. She smiled-a dazzling, alluring

Jared had been searching for her biological father for a long time, but they hadn't found a

like his

recognized her as Natalie's daughter just by looking at

no one had ever mentioned the name Tracey to her before-not

much of it. However,

and no one would come looking for her now-except to use her as leverage against Tina. But no one would ask for her mother's photo

instant, Tina realized Ruud must have some connection to her mother. Was he her father?

But...

test confirmed they were father and daughter, she wouldn't acknowledge

he was just an ordinary man. She wanted to find him for her mother's sake and because her wedding with Uncle had to follow

then, she had

one could understand the sense of loss she felt over the past

to be an ordinary man-someone who couldn't make up for the

he was

his subordinates, yet he hadn't realized Tracey was

if he had cared even a little, her mother wouldn't have had to fight alone for so many years. Tina wouldn't have been trapped on Serenity Ridge for ten years, unable to leave. Because her

too many reasons. She could

smile and felt a

so radiant, yet he could see a trace of