Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 853: The Green Turtle (Revised)

For the next hour, Ruud darted frantically between the bathroom and the Brookes family living room.

Every time he sat down on the couch-barely enough time to warm the seat-he would leap back up and rush to the bathroom yet again.

The Brookes family, having set aside their grudges for the moment, sat neatly on the sofa, quietly watching Ruud's desperate trips with a mixture of amusement and indifference. Thanks to Ruud's predicament, Tina hadn't offered the laxative-laced sugar water to anyone else.

Brandon, ever the curious chatterbox, had asked earlier, "Why does Ruud get sugar water, and we don't?"

Ian, already at his wit's end with his brother, smacked the back of Brandon's head. "Use your brain, idiot!" he snapped, ready to launch into a scolding.

But Tina had calmly interjected, her tone sharp and icy. "Because sugar water is for scumbags. You don't qualify."

Ian, catching her point immediately, exclaimed with satisfaction, "Now, that hit the spot!"

The Brookes brothers, always eager to follow a lead, chimed in unison, "That hit the spot!"

Jared, never missing a chance to stir the pot, added with a sly grin, "Thanks, future father-in-law, for taking the hit!"

Ruud, returning from yet another trip to the bathroom, looked utterly defeated. His face was pale, his steps unsteady, and his patience worn thin. Finally, he couldn't take it anymore. "Tina, please..." he groaned, clutching his stomach. "Give me the antidote! I can't do this anymore! If this keeps up, your father will-will..." He trailed off, too embarrassed to finish the thought. Truthfully, no one could fathom how he was managing to wipe with only one hand.

Tina arched an eyebrow, her expression cool and unyielding. "You're not my dad."

"Yes, yes! I'm not your dad!" Ruud blurted out, abandoning whatever dignity he had left. "Just... please, give me the antidote! You can call me whatever you want afterward!"

Tina tilted her head slightly, her peach blossom eyes narrowing with a mischievous glint. "Whatever I want?"

Ruud froze. He suddenly felt like he'd just boarded a pirate ship, but with no escape in sight, he nodded desperately. "Yes, whatever you want!"

Tina reached into her pocket, pulled out a small pill, and shoved it into Ruud's

The cramps in Ruud's stomach eased, and for the first time in hours,

began to relax, Tina stood up with a sly

upstairs, leaving Ruud and the rest of the family in puzzled

Without a word, she walked up to

drained

strokes. The family crowded around, craning their necks to see

didn't respond. Her hands worked swiftly, a small smirk playing on her lips as

by bit, the shape on Ruud's face became

was the first to crack, bursting into uncontrollable laughter. "Pfft! Hahaha! She

oblivious to his new look, frowned. He had suspected there'd be a catch to Tina's "antidote," but he

Even Angela, who rarely

face, pulled out his phone. "This is a masterpiece! I have to

twitched. His voice, low and deliberate, cut through the laughter. "Don't

shrugged, still grinning. "Oh, I'll celebrate. You're a scumbag who hurt my sister. This is karma! How does it feel to be outplayed by your own daughter?" Ruud offered a dry laugh but said nothing more. He had no

to admire her handiwork. "Not bad," she said with a satisfied nod. "A green

deeply, resigned to

to Brandon.

"Tina, c'mon,

her tone leaving no room

intention of becoming her next

Tina darted in front of him, quick as a shadow. Something was shoved into his mouth, and before he knew it, he'd

tightened instantly. Brandon clutched his abdomen, groaning. "Damn it!" he shouted, sprinting

his hands in

lips curled into a triumphant smile.

nodded furiously. "If there's one thing I'm