Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 903: River Takes Poppy to the Pace Family

River's eyes betrayed a flicker of doubt as she glanced at the two servants standing nearby. Their cautious response followed after a moment of silence. "It's Miss Alina from the Pace family banquet," one of them said carefully.

River's expression darkened briefly, but in an instant, it brightened again. If enduring a moment of displeasure was the cost of visiting the Pace family, she was willing to endure it. Putting on a gentle demeanor, she smiled and said, "Alright, last time was my fault. This time, I'll make it up to you by taking you to meet Alina at the Pace family."

"But we need to let Grandpa know first. Shall we go now?" she suggested.

Poppy, obedient as ever, nodded her round little head and reached out with her chubby hand to take River's.

The two servants moved to follow them, but River stopped them with a calm tone. "You both stay here. I'll speak to Grandpa myself and take Poppy with me."

As the words fell, Poppy's soft, white cheeks flushed pink. He said in his sweet, childlike voice, "Can you cut me lots of pretty roses? I want to give them to Alina~."

River's face darkened for a brief moment, and anger bubbled up inside her. This child must have been born to torment her! Suppressing her irritation, she tightened her grip on Poppy's small hand and left the servants behind. As they walked, she spoke to Poppy in a warm, coaxing tone.

"When we see Grandpa, tell him how much you want to see Alina. Be sweet, okay? Grandpa loves you the most. And, most importantly, make sure to say you want me to go with you. Mention that I took you last time, so you want me to accompany you again."

Poppy nodded obediently the entire way, his bright black eyes sparkling with innocence.

When they reached the door to their grandfather Mark Swanson's room, River paused. The door was an imposing deep red, its surface etched with ancient patterns that shimmered faintly in the light. The handle, crafted from pure gold, gleamed like a beacon of authority.

Just standing outside the door, River could feel the heavy pressure emanating from within. The Swanson family children rarely approached Mark's study unless necessary-except for Poppy.

family as an infant, he seemed to have been granted special privileges. Mark adored his youngest grandson, and Poppy had visited Mark's study countless times, moving

own room.

and clasped the golden handle with his lotus-root-like hands. With a swift pull, he

however, couldn't afford such casual behavior. She stood

voice from within answered, "Come

spine. She carefully stepped inside, closing the door behind

sitting comfortably in Mark's lap, playing joyfully with the hourglass on his desk. His chubby little hands turned

gazed at Poppy with a rare tenderness, letting

his large, watery eyes and called out sweetly, "Grandpa, I want River to take me to the Pace family. I want to

his gaze to

demeanor, she spoke with feigned calmness. "Grandpa, I know that my actions last time at the Pace family brought shame to

at Poppy. His icy, mechanical voice carried a hint of warmth when he spoke. "Poppy, are you sure

River's back as she recalled the aftermath of her last failure. When she had returned to the Swanson family without Poppy, Mark's fury had been terrifying, and the punishment he had dealt out was unforgettable. She cast a hesitant, panicked glance at Poppy. Would a five-year-old truly not hold a

barred from going to the Pace family today,

pure, glassy eyes sparkled as he smiled like an angel. "Grandpa, I want River to take me. She already apologized and said she didn't mean it. I really want

resentment over the past incident and

She, a Swanson family

of Poppy was excessive. The more he spoiled him, the less likely the other

have the two servants accompany you later.

nothing improper happens again. Most importantly,

answered nervously, "I'll guarantee Poppy's safety this time. There won't be