Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 905: Miss Swanson, I’m Not Interested in Your Past with Ruud

Poppy nodded, his eyes filled with delight. As long as he stayed with Alina, he was happy.

Ruud walked behind Alina, while River slowly rose to her feet and walked beside him.

As Alina was about to step out the door, she turned back to look at Tina, who was sitting in the hall. In a soft voice, she asked, "Tina, would you like to join us?"

Tina shook her head lazily, feeling a bit drowsy and wanting to go upstairs to catch up on sleep.

The group passed through a maze of winding corridors before reaching a gray cement path ahead. In front of them stretched a lotus pond. The Pace family rarely allowed outsiders into this area.

The surroundings of the lotus pond were still under construction, with no tall railings or iron chains installed. The lotus flowers grew so close that crouching down would allow one to touch them. The water met the horizon in a serene and picturesque scene.

River spoke little along the way, only occasionally commenting. But as they approached the lotus pond, her words became more frequent.

"There's a sense of harmony with nature in the way this lotus pond was created," she remarked.

Ruud, calm as always, replied, "When the Pace family first built the lotus pond, they didn't rush to install protective measures. Small children aren't allowed in, and the lotus flowers grow without boundaries, allowing them to flourish naturally. It makes the experience of enjoying the flowers much more meaningful."

Alina strolled leisurely, holding Poppy in her arms, admiring the lotus flowers along the way.

Poppy rarely left the Swanson family estate, which was built in a more vintage style. In contrast, the Pace family estate had a traditional courtyard design. The stark difference fascinated Poppy, making everything feel new and exciting.

narrow cement paths crisscrossing ahead. Among the lotus pond, the plants grew freely without boundaries. The lotus leaves and flowers extended over the paths,

out, she paused to give the little one a better view. She smiled lightly and said, "If you like it, I'll pick a big lotus leaf

nodded enthusiastically, then planted a soft kiss on Alina's cheek. Alina, delighted, hugged him

well with Alina, who she considered her rival. She bit her lip, her frustration evident. Ruud, watching Alina hold Poppy the entire way, couldn't help but notice how her smile made her look even younger,

sweat from Alina's forehead. "You've been carrying him for too long, Alina. Your forehead's all sweaty. Let me, his uncle, carry him for a

heartily from time to

little hands as if wanting

realize you were from the Brookes family. I must admit, I've underestimated you."

Alina to flaunt her family background, was momentarily caught off

shifted to Poppy. "The Swanson family's background isn't something easily shared with outsiders, I

her understanding of River's

in love, and even had a child-none of us knew anything about

now, the internet is buzzing with speculation

admired the lotus flowers. "I know nothing about your history with Ruud, nor your one-sided feelings for him, and frankly, I'm not interested." River clenched her fists, lowering her gaze to hide the flicker of emotion in her eyes. "It's not that I'm particularly interested in your personal life. It's just that I've always loved Ruud. Everyone in our circle knows this. I've never considered marrying

child, it was hard for me to accept. I did a lot of foolish things that brought

still want to ask-what's the deal with you and

amidst the cluster of lotus flowers, Alina exuded a cool aloofness. Her voice was calm. "That's

hope you won't do anything to hurt him. Even though I didn't end up with him, I still care deeply for him." Alina's dark eyes met hers, piercing and unreadable, as though she could see through

from behind in a delicate

glanced at Alina, who smiled lightly