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.

tiny, pale fingers pointed at the narrow cement paths crisscrossing ahead. Among the lotus pond, the plants grew freely without boundaries. The lotus leaves and flowers extended over the paths, their vibrant greenery blending into the surroundings. Poppy's dark, sparkling eyes gleamed

emerald green lotus leaves stretched out, she paused to give the little one a better view.

soft kiss on Alina's cheek. Alina, delighted,

he seemed to get along so 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, like a graceful

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

carried Poppy effortlessly, laughing heartily from time to time. "Look, there's

as if wanting to get down for

Brookes family. I must admit, I've underestimated you." Alina cast a calm, sidelong glance at her, her tone unhurried.

to flaunt her family background, was momentarily caught off guard

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

smiled faintly, her understanding of River's implication

Ruud-how you met, fell in love, and even had a child-none of us knew

the internet is buzzing with speculation about

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

hard for me to accept. I did a

apologized to you today, but I still want to ask-what's the deal with you

lotus flowers, Alina exuded a cool aloofness. Her voice was calm. "That's my personal business. You

a good man. I 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 everything.

walked a bit further before River called out from behind in

who smiled