Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 868: Natalie Woke Up

Tina ignored Ruud and walked straight to Natalie's bedside. Her mother's face was soft and beautiful, and Tina reached out to gently smooth her hair. Natalie was still in a coma. Just as Tina adjusted the blanket over her, the bright pink bedspread caught her eye.

Natalie's body was connected to numerous advanced medical devices monitoring her condition. Tina carefully checked each one. Everything seemed normal, yet her mother had been asleep for so long. A wave of longing and emotion surged in Tina's chest.

"Instead of wasting your energy on me, you'd better take good care of my mom. Put your whole heart into it," Tina said coldly.

Ruud nodded like a child pecking rice, his tone solemn. "Don't worry. Your mom's life is my life. If anything ever happens to her, I'll give my life to make up for it!"

Tina's eyes flickered, and then she sat back down, quietly keeping her mother company. For the first time, the three of them-Tina, Ruud, and Natalie-were together. The sunlight spilled onto Natalie's serene face, bringing a touch of warmth to the room.

As dusk approached, Tina prepared to leave. She leaned close to Natalie and hugged her tightly. "Mom, I'm waiting for the day we can all be reunited."

"Don't worry, Mom. I'll take care of Tina," Jared said with a smile tugging at his lips. He placed a large hand on Tina's head. "You just wake up soon. I want to marry Tina as soon as possible!"

Ruud shot Jared a sharp glare, his frustration boiling over. I haven't even reconciled with my precious daughter, and you're already in a hurry to get married! Tina hasn't spent time with me yet. I haven't even experienced what it's like to have my little girl close to me! How infuriating!

Jared: "We're already married."

Ruud: "... Get lost!"

find time to visit you again tomorrow," Tina said softly. She left with

just Ruud

away by that brat from the Farrell family. And that kid doesn't even have the sense to say something nice

Tracey. Even now, though he knew her real

into a drawer and pulled out a journal. Its gray-brown cover had unique textured lines that gave it an artistic, almost magical feel. Ruud's large hand clasped Natalie's slender, calloused fingers resting on the bed. With his other hand, he opened the journal,

the diary I kept during the war," he said. "Most of it isn't about the battles. It's full of things I wanted to say to you." His eyes softened, overflowing with tenderness. The golden glow of the setting sun filtered through the window, casting a halo

is falling heavily in northern Sinoria. I still remember the first time I saw you, fighting so gracefully.

front lines is suffocating. I only get brief moments to breathe during the day. In those moments, your calm and determined eyes always appear in my mind. Clear and bright. When the war is over, I want to drink

In my dreams, I see your smile. Your voice and laughter always lift my spirits. I

of something from long ago. I remember our first date. You stood me up. Before that, when we chatted, it was gardenia season. You casually mentioned how fragrant they were. I snuck into my dad's garden and picked some of

couldn't help but chuckle as he read, a faint smile softening his sharp features. He leaned

he once carried was gone, replaced by a gentle,

by Natalie's side. When he woke, dawn was breaking, the sky a pale wash of light. Years of disciplined work had given him a steady routine. His first instinct was to check Natalie. Her pale, peaceful

the vase, and headed out to the garden to cut fresh

blooms, each petal glistening with morning dew. The crisp air carried a familiar, delicate fragrance. Snow-white petals, soft and tender, framed golden-yellow centers