Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 897: Grandpa, Don’t Be Too Greedy

From the moment Kaleigh entered, River had been holding herself together with calm restraint. But Kaleigh's last words broke through her defenses. Hatred erupted in River's eyes as her nails dug into her palms, breaking the skin without her even noticing. "It's all because of Alina and Tina! They ruined my reputation, destroyed my image in Ruud's eyes. He was so heartless to me, in front of everyone!"

Kaleigh patted River's shoulder, her tone probing. "River, so what are you planning to do next?"

River's face fell at the question. Her voice was weak and hesitant. "Dad has already warned me to behave. If I cause another scandal like the one that embarrassed the Swanson family last time, he..."

"River," Kaleigh interrupted, her voice light but pointed, "Dad only asked you not to embarrass the Swanson family again. If you handle things flawlessly, he won't do anything to you."

River's expression darkened as she pondered. Her eyes glinted with uncertainty. "You might as well just tell me why you're really here."

Seeing that her intentions couldn't be hidden, Kaleigh put on a pitiful expression, her voice a mix of truth and exaggeration. "River, I ran into Tina, and she treated me just like she treated you. That mother and daughter duo really know how to pick their targets."

River's brows furrowed as she sat up straighter, the sound of her ankle chain scraping against the floor. "Tina dares to treat you like that only because she's Ruud's daughter."

Kaleigh grew anxious. "Then what are you waiting for? Take Ruud back! If you let Ruud and Alina get married, you'll be left with nothing!"

River bit her lip. She clearly understood Kaleigh's intentions. "Don't you want to get your revenge?"

while staying on the sidelines herself. Kaleigh gave a playful smile. "Then

Pace family estate, Tina and Jared returned home late

all, it was their home, and he wanted to take care of it personally. More importantly, it gave him an excuse to spend more time with

off at the Pace family's

in the living room. It was clear he had been

That's just how she is. You're the only

out the entire day, he had started to worry she

Mia criticized her, he hadn't been too harsh with Mia, as she had just returned, and he didn't want to embarrass her.

Pace brought her up. She blinked for a moment before realizing what he was referring to. "I didn't take it to heart, Grandpa. You don't have to worry." Aside from Grandpa Pace, Tina didn't feel much attachment

appreciate the sense of family now

Ruud, although she had accepted him on the surface,

She wouldn't compromise herself for their sake. As long

caused her trouble, she wouldn't hesitate to

heart, but it wasn't much. Compared to

but the time they had spent

Grandpa Pace smiled and said, "She's only staying here for

understood what he meant and smiled faintly. "Grandpa, you should rest early. Staying up

words were simple, born out of genuine concern for an elder. But to Grandpa Pace, they were