Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 869: Kylie Lambert Meets Tina

"You're finally awake... Finally awake. I've been looking for you all these years! Tracey, now I know your real name is Natalie." Ruud held Natalie tightly, as if he wanted to merge her into his very being. Tears streamed down his handsome face.

"At that time, I was burdened with duties and surrounded by danger. I didn't know you were General Praevion, and I feared that revealing my real name might bring you harm-perhaps even death. But I always knew we'd meet again. I never forgot the promises we made to each other."

Natalie embraced him just as firmly, her voice trembling with joy. "I always believed we'd reunite. I've never forgotten, not for a moment."

Ruud gently stroked her hair, his touch filled with longing. "Yes, all these years, we've both been fighting for the same goal. I know you've suffered so much because of me. From now on, I'll never let you go through any pain again. I'll protect you with everything I have."

Natalie leaned further into his arms, resting her head against his chest. "We have a daughter. You've probably already met her."

Ruud nodded, his gaze softening with affection. "I saw her. She looks so much like you-seven or eight parts like you. The moment I saw her, I knew she was my daughter. Thanks to you, I have such an amazing and beautiful child." Natalie's face flushed with pride, her lips curling into a smile. "Tina is my only daughter. She's never let me down. It was Tina who handed me over to you-otherwise, you wouldn't have been able to take me away."

Ruud chuckled bitterly. "Yes, it was Tina. She knew how much you love me and how hard I've been searching for you, so she allowed me to take you. But... she refuses to acknowledge me."

A flicker of surprise crossed Natalie's eyes, quickly replaced by understanding. "Tina has suffered a lot with me over the years. She's not like most children. I even sent her to Serenity Ridge when she was very young. It's hard for her to accept you, but now that our family is finally reunited, I won't let us be separated again."

She stood on her toes and kissed Ruud gently, her voice soothing. "Don't worry. With me here, Tina will come around."

Ruud nodded like a child, holding Natalie close and nuzzling against her neck. "Now that you're awake, I'll call her immediately. Otherwise, she might hold this against me."

He pulled out his phone and dialed, but after a moment, he frowned and looked at Natalie, shaking his head in defeat. "The line is busy. I couldn't get through."

Natalie patted his arm reassuringly. "She probably has a lot going on. Try again later."

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call. She

It's Kylie Lambert. Can we

an

to meet in a private room on the second floor of

yellow glow illuminating a wooden table with a plant centerpiece resembling red coral. The walls were adorned with inlaid bird designs, giving the space an elegant,

arrived, Kylie was

at the tea prepared for her on the opposite

once arrogant and rude Kylie Lambert, who had always looked down on her, had gone so far as to prepare

disrespectful to you because I coveted Jared.

a sip of the tea, her gaze sharp. "Trevor sent you

easily, but she quickly admitted it. "Yes, my father asked me to apologize. After the Langdon family fell, I visited him in prison. He's worried you won't let me go. I know I went too far

meeting Trevor, Kylie had harbored resentment toward Tina and even thought of seeking revenge. But Trevor had warned her solemnly: if she wanted to survive, she should never provoke Tina again. The Langdon family couldn't match Tina's strength, let alone with Jared by her

Kylie to live a peaceful life, instead of charging headlong into

unsure if Tina would

was calm, almost detached. "I won't hold your past actions against you. This time, I'll let it go. Trevor once did my mother a kindness, and he's using that favor to save your

her tea and

her retreating figure, her

why Jared's eyes were

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checked her phone and saw a series of missed calls-all from

had just checked her mother's condition the day before and found nothing unusual. There shouldn't

pondered, Ruud called again. She answered this