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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moment, Tina was indeed on a call. She answered

Tina. It's Kylie Lambert. Can

raised an

private room on the second floor of

centerpiece resembling red coral. The walls were adorned with inlaid bird designs, giving the space an elegant, traditional charm. Kylie Lambert sat at the table, her brows knitted

arrived, Kylie was just

indifferent. She glanced at the tea prepared

and rude Kylie Lambert, who had always looked down on her, had gone

sorry. In the past, I was arrogant and disrespectful to you because I coveted Jared. I did many terrible things to you, and I regret

sip of the

it. "Yes, my father asked me to apologize. After the Langdon

Trevor had warned her solemnly: if she wanted to survive, she should never provoke Tina again. The Langdon family couldn't match Tina's

live a peaceful

eyes flickered with worry, unsure if Tina would forgive

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 stood, leaving without

watched her retreating figure, her movements graceful

that moment, Kylie finally understood why Jared's

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and saw a series of

her mother's condition the day before and found nothing unusual. There shouldn't have been any problems

called again. She