Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 867: The Bewitching Poem

Gabe initially wore a mournful expression, but now he forced a grin, eagerly handing over a few sheets of paper. His voice was almost trembling with desperation. "Ruud, we've racked our brains and poured our hearts into this. Here are a hundred ways to win your daughter back! Please accept it. Guaranteed to reclaim your precious daughter's heart."

Ruud took the pages, then immediately delivered a swift kick to the back of Gabe's leg. "Why are you always so slow with everything?"

With that, he turned serious, flipping through the pages carefully, reading each line.

The first line read: "100 Poems to Charm Your Child: Poems Every Baby Loves to Hear!"

Ruud's expression darkened instantly. He grabbed Gabe's hands and twisted them behind his back. "What's the meaning of this? My daughter isn't a toddler anymore! Are you trying to fool me?"

"Ruud, hear me out!" Gabe pleaded. "You told us before that you never had the chance to be there for Tina when she was growing up. She's still resentful of that. Now's the time to make up for it! You've spent so little time with Tina. You need to make her feel like you're always by her side, that her dad is always there for her!"

Ruud paused, his frown deepening. "And what does that have to do with these poems?"

"Boss, just try reading one!" Armel chimed in, stepping forward. "These aren't just ordinary poems. We've specially adapted them. You'll understand once you read one!"

Ruud gave the two a skeptical glance, hesitated for a moment, then relented. He cleared his throat and read aloud:

"Daughter here, daughter there, when you were small, I didn't care.

Tina, Tina, don't you fret, you're the treasure I won't forget.

At home or war, I'll take the fight, Dad works hard to make things right.

Tina, Tina, you're the best; with you, my pride will never rest!

Whoo-loo-loo-loo~ Tina, come home,

excited, I'll spread my wings, flying with

had never read poetry before, and something about the experience felt awkward, though

the poem had been slightly altered by

demanding he hold it together. Laughing in

As ridiculous as the revised line

gaze darkened as he scrutinized the

"Boss, the poem isn't that bad,

want a dad who can make them laugh. You're the first father I've seen who reads poetry to his daughter. Most girls would never get

just now. I'll try reading it a few more times and find the best version to share with my daughter." "Boss, can you please let go of my hands first?" Gabe begged. "If you

in with Jared by her side. Ruud

his eyes locked onto Tina. "My precious daughter! If you tell me in advance when you're

hanging around Tina, never finding something else to do. He was constantly ruining Ruud's chances to spend time alone with his daughter. Jared raised a brow.

this

cold glance. "I'm only here to see my mom. This has nothing to do

hardship, and I was completely unaware of it. I didn't even know she'd given birth to my daughter. It's only natural you wouldn't

sounded like a schoolboy reciting an essay-stiff and

before she could respond, Ruud cut her off. "I have a poem I want to read to you! I

a glance at Gabe. "Give me some

froze, turning to Armel for help. "I don't have any instrumental music downloaded. Can you find something without lyrics?"

even the simplest task! They'd already embarrassed him in front of his daughter before he'd even

the pain... I'll

amused. This dad really knew how to put on

a sideways glance. "You're quick to