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!"

I'll find time to visit you again tomorrow," Tina said

it was just Ruud and

"Tracey, our precious daughter doesn't want to acknowledge me. She's been swept away by that brat from the Farrell family. And that kid doesn't even have the sense to say something nice about me to her! It's so frustrating. When you wake up, you

they first met, Natalie had introduced herself as Tracey. Even now, though he knew her real name, Ruud couldn't break the

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 sound of pages turning breaking the

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

still remember the first time I saw you, fighting so gracefully. Your face was soft and gentle, like a little girl, but your presence was strong and commanding.

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

I see your smile. Your voice and laughter always lift my

how fragrant they were. I snuck into my dad's garden and picked some of his

smile softening his sharp features.

he once carried was gone,

pale wash of light. Years of disciplined work had given him a steady routine. His first instinct was to check Natalie. Her pale, peaceful face was still, her eyes closed. Everything

up the flowers from the vase, and headed out to the garden to

with morning dew. The crisp air carried a familiar, delicate