Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 848: Dream On! You Want to Marry My Daughter? Get Lost!

As Ian finished speaking, Brandon and his brothers rubbed their ears and leaned closer, making sure they hadn't misheard. They needed to hear this clearly.

The next moment, Ruud clasped his hands together in a respectful gesture and spoke earnestly. "Yes, I am Tina's father, Natalie's husband. But I never abandoned her. Back then, I had an urgent mission and had to return to the battlefield immediately. Before leaving, I searched for Natalie, but I couldn't find her. With time running out, I had no choice but to leave without saying goodbye."

Ruud continued, "When the war ended, I returned to look for her, but no matter where I searched, I couldn't find her. Over the years, I never stopped looking. What I didn't know was that she had given birth to a daughter. It wasn't until today, during the trial, when I saw Tina, that I suspected the truth. Later, a doctor from Tina's lab conducted a paternity test, which confirmed that I am her biological father."

Ruud bowed again. "Dad, I owe Natalie and Tina far too much. I know that even if I spend the rest of my life trying to make up for it, I'll never fully succeed. But I want to do everything I can to try. First, I want to give Natalie the wedding she deserves, and then-"

Before he could finish, Ian spat on the ground. "Pah! You scumbag! You still want to marry my daughter? Dream on! Even if my daughter were to die a lonely old woman, the Brookes family would take care of her. Who do you think you are? Marry her? You're not even worthy!"

Ian's fury boiled over. Just moments ago, he'd been questioning whether he'd lost his mind for not recognizing Ruud as his son. But now, he was certain-he'd truly gone mad to even consider it. This man, who had caused his daughter so much suffering, dared to strut into his home and act as if he belonged? Did Ruud really think Ian was too old to pick up a knife?

As Ian's voice fell, Brandon and his brothers exploded in rage.

Brandon shouted, "To hell with you, you dog! You abandoned my sister for all these years, and now you dare to come up with excuses? And you even dream of marrying her? Who do you think you are? Alina is the treasure of our family, cherished and protected. You think you can just waltz in and claim her? Let me tell you-there's no way! Get out of here before I break your legs!"

have zero self-respect, but now you come to the Brookes family to throw your weight around? My sister raised her daughter all on her own, and now you want to swoop in and claim them? Are you delusional? Let me tell you, even if my sister weren't in a coma,

then stay dead! Don't show up in front of my sister again! Without you, they've been doing just fine. The Brookes family is

accumulated in her private vaults? And Tina? She's not just a Spectre, but also a hacker and a designer working

if mocking them. Were these not the same people who, just moments ago, couldn't stop talking about accepting Ruud as a son? Brandon and his brothers: "No, no, we didn't say

"I was

was stunned by their sudden change in attitude. This wasn't what they had said earlier! How could they turn on him so quickly? Still, he had

said, "I'm sorry for what happened in the past, and I won't make excuses. I was wrong-completely wrong. I failed them. If you want to hit me or curse me, I deserve it. But please, give me a chance. Tina is

they were most worried about. From a young age, this girl had lived without a father. At nine, she had to endure the trauma of her mother's staged death right before her eyes. Since then, she had been on her own, facing the world alone. Over the

much as they hated Ruud, they couldn't deny the importance of a father's role in a child's life. They

told you-you're not my father." Tina's cold, emotionless

at Ruud. "Did you hear her? Tina said you're not her father! What's wrong with you? You disappeared for years-why not just

high-ranking general, yet you insist on disrupting

his mouth to explain.

you to get out! If you make my granddaughter upset because of your nonsense, I'll kill you and turn you into soup!" Ruud dodged the blade in panic. "Dad, let's talk

ass!" Ian bellowed, swinging the knife again. "From now on, if anyone from your family dares to set foot in my home, I'll