Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 847: Tina’s Absurd Father

Tina's back stiffened slightly. Her delicate face darkened to the point of resembling charcoal-it couldn't possibly get any darker. Jared's mouth twitched.

Since when had General Praevion become this ridiculous?

Ruud shot him a glare. "Watch your mouth, boy! I'm your fiancée's father. Careful, or I'll stop her from marrying you!"

Jared raised an eyebrow. "And you think your opinion carries much weight with my wife-to-be?"

Ruud: "..."

Ian, however, didn't seem to notice the subtle shift in Tina and Jared's expressions. His attention was drawn to a voice outside, loud and almost frantic, growing closer by the second. When Ian finally saw who it was, he blinked in surprise. "Ruud? What's he doing here?"

Though the Brookes family and the Pace family were acquainted, their interactions were minimal. Ian himself had shared only the briefest exchanges with Leo, Ruud's father. As for Leo's sons, Ian's family hardly ever crossed paths with them- except for Boris, and even that relationship had been marked by mutual disdain.

And Ruud?

The ever-busy General Praevion, who spent most of his time on the battlefield for Sinoria, was someone the Brookes family respected but rarely encountered.

So why was he suddenly rushing to the Brookes estate now?

As Ian stood there puzzling over it, Ruud strode up to him, clasped his hands together, and said, with utmost seriousness:

"Dad! I'm sorry I'm late! I've let the family down, but I'll make it up to you in the future!"

Ian: "???"

Behind him, Brandon, Jack, and Isaac-who had just arrived-stood frozen in place.

what?" Jack muttered,

the middle

calling

Was he sleepwalking?

out

you forgotten to take your meds today? Or..." He paused, fumbling over his words. "I mean, did you... hit your head or something? Why are you calling me Dad all of

his head, exasperated. "Look, as much as I'd love to have a son like you, I'm not about to steal someone else's kid! Especially

you want, I can even change my last name! From now

His sons: "???"

Tina's face remained expressionless.

rubbed his temples

the room was almost

what felt like an eternity, Ian finally regained some composure. "This... this is a big deal! Are you

earnestly.

eyes lighting up. "Let's head to the notary office right now and

General Praevion was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He wasn't about to let that slip through his fingers! Tina shot

government, a simple phone call is all it'll take to change my name." Ian's grin widened. "Perfect! Now that you've

"There's something I've been meaning to say. I owe Tracey-no, Natalie-a wedding. I've owed her for over twenty years. She's still unconscious, and technically, we shouldn't hold a wedding while she's in a coma. But I can't wait any longer. I need to give her the title she deserves, and I need to give my daughter the recognition she's been

struggling to process

ten luxury cars, ten parcels of land on the outskirts of the city, a hundred sets of jewelry, and a hundred sets of clothes. Oh, and I'll move in with you and change my last name

What the-?!

Praevion was

There was no way he could let himself be outdone. He needed to double his efforts to earn more money. His bride price had to be at

revenue, most of it went to supporting the government's military efforts. He barely had any disposable income left. Far away, Hayden and Nathan-busy dealing with matters involving the Langdon family-suddenly felt a chill

mind was spinning like a broken

Isaac were equally