Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 889: With Age Comes Peace – Mind Your Own Business

Mia's sharp eyes swept over every member of the Pace family, finally settling on Alina. Her dark, piercing gaze grew heavier as she pointed a finger at Alina and demanded, "Who are you? Why have I never seen you before?"

Before Alina could respond, Grandpa Pace stepped in, his voice calm yet firm. "This is Alina, the daughter of the Brookes family. More importantly, she is Ruud's future wife-my future daughter-in-law."

Mia studied Alina for a moment. She had heard of the Brookes family but didn't dwell on it. Her brows furrowed as she asked, "If you're the daughter of the Brookes family, have you married Ruud yet? Why are you living here before marriage?" Ruud's face darkened. "She's staying with the Pace family. Do you have a problem with that, Aunt?"

Among the Pace family, everyone gave Mia some measure of respect-except Ruud. He had never liked this aunt of his. If not for his grandfather's presence, he wouldn't have bothered to come greet her today. And with his wedding to Alina approaching, he wanted to avoid unnecessary conflict that might make things difficult for her.

Mia's expression tightened, her tone sharp. "Ruud, what's this? I'm your aunt. Am I not allowed to question your choice of a wife?"

Ruud's voice remained calm but firm. "You can question it, but you're not allowed to interfere."

His words struck like a warning bell.

Mia narrowed her eyes, glancing at Alina with an inscrutable look before changing the subject. "I heard you have a daughter. Why haven't I seen her? Hasn't she moved into the Pace family home yet?"

Her words carried a hint of provocation. She claimed not to know who Alina was yet seemed aware that Ruud and Alina had a daughter.

Ruud and Alina exchanged a glance, a faint smile playing on their lips, but neither said a word.

clearly enjoying the unfolding drama. Ruud and Alina might escape Mia's scrutiny, but Tina would not. Everyone in the family knew

the silence. "Tina's still resting. She was exhausted from the welcome

Grandpa Pace was old and had once turned a blind eye to Boris Pace's schemes-like when Boris tried to poison him-he wasn't a

Mia had ruled the household with an iron fist, and Grandpa Pace had tolerated her out of respect for her seniority. But now

be caught. The old man's favoritism was blatant-no matter what Ruud's family did, Grandpa Pace would always take

evident despite Grandpa Pace's explanation. She let out a cold

ignored Grandpa Pace entirely, as if

let Tina off the hook, and he relished the thought of Mia making the

irritation. "Why are you picking a fight with a child? You're old enough to

"You're my aunt. Of course,

greet me? And when I say something

family daughter, your father's granddaughter. Her behavior reflects on the family. If she's so poorly raised, what will outsiders think of

father, who just found her and brought her home, is too soft on her? And what-would that shame me? Let me tell you something: the Pace family's prosperity exists because of me. If my daughter sleeping in could ruin it, then so be it. I'll build it back up again

Ruud, a smile tugging at her lips. He was so handsome, so commanding. It had been a long time since she'd seen this side of him. This was the man she had fallen

gaze deepening. Finally, she said slowly, "I was only offering a

replied, his voice firm and authoritative. "My daughter is at home. She can do

she couldn't speak. Boris Pace's face was equally dark. He hadn't expected Ruud to dote on

child. Grandpa Pace and the other two brothers had always looked down on Boris. Now, with Tina in the picture, it was clear who would inherit the family in the future. That was unacceptable. Boris had spent years ingratiating himself with their father, taking care of him in hopes of securing the Pace family's future for himself. Handing it over to Tina was out of the question. Grandpa Pace laughed heartily, breaking

turned to Ruud with a knowing look. "Still, your aunt is right. The younger generation should show respect to their elders. Once Tina wakes up and has something to eat, let her come greet her grand aunt." His words seemed conciliatory but were clearly biased toward Tina. Even suggesting she eat