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 it's settled. Once you're out, we'll plan it together." River

Jared returned home late

new house was almost completely furnished. These tasks didn't require Jared's direct involvement, but he insisted on participating. After all, it was their home, and he wanted to take care of it personally. More importantly, it gave him an

off at the Pace family's door before

Pace waiting for her in the living room. It was clear he

in, Grandpa Pace grabbed her hand and said anxiously, "Tina, don't mind your Grand Aunt's temper. That's just how she is. You're the only granddaughter of

out the entire day, he had started to worry she might not come back at all. He had even been about to send someone to look for her

hadn't been too harsh with Mia, as she had just returned, and

was referring to. "I didn't take

had come to appreciate the sense of family now that

on the surface, her heart hadn't fully

compromise herself for their sake. As long as they didn't bother her, she

anyone deliberately caused her trouble,

had some weight in her heart, but it wasn't much. Compared to Ian and Logan, the warmth he

that Tina was cold or ungrateful toward her grandfather, but the time they had spent

only staying here for a short time. When the time comes,

understood what he meant and smiled faintly. "Grandpa, you should rest early. Staying up late isn't

concern for an elder. But to Grandpa Pace, they