Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 906: River Falls into the Water

Alina noticed that Poppy genuinely liked the lotus, but since this was the Pace family's pond, it was only appropriate to consult Ruud's opinion before giving away such a rare, dual-colored, thousand-petaled conjoined lotus.

River lowered her head, her eyes tinged red. She spoke softly, her voice delicate and apologetic. "I didn't think it through. I only saw that my brother liked it and wanted to give him everything he wanted. He has always been the treasure of our Swanson family, and I overstepped."

"But I still want to ask, Miss Brookes, could you let me have this dual-colored lotus? I won't take it for free. I'm willing to exchange something for it!"

"My grandfather told me to ensure my brother comes here happy and leaves satisfied. This is also my way of fulfilling his wishes."

Her tone was sincere, perfectly embodying the image of a devoted elder sister.

Ruud frowned deeply, his voice cold. "It's just a lotus. If our family wanted to cultivate one, it wouldn't be difficult. Besides, I already promised him he could take a lotus from the pond himself."

What should have been a pleasant gesture of gifting a lotus had now turned into an unpleasant affair, all thanks to River. Ruud's mood soured considerably.

Nothing good ever came from encountering this woman!

River glanced at the dual-colored lotus, still some distance away from her. If she wanted to take it home and care for it properly without damaging it, she'd need to cut it from the stem. Clusters of lotus flowers surrounded it, with lotus leaves floating nearby.

River hesitated, her troubled gaze turning toward Ruud, silently pleading for his help, hoping he would personally retrieve the flower for her.

Ruud's expression darkened as he impatiently asked, "Do you need me to arrange a boat and a boatman to help you pick that lotus?"

River's face lit up with joy. "Really? Would you do that?"

Ruud was momentarily stunned.

Alina was speechless.

coldly replied, "You can stand there, lean over, and pick the lotus yourself. It's

this woman have so little

Ruud picked up Poppy and

twisted with anger, her complexion pale and

Ruud wouldn't have treated her this

a chair in the pavilion, River leaned forward with difficulty, her

gradually disappearing. The false

it was indeed easy to pick. All she had to do was lean slightly and extend

in her eyes as she curled her lips into a sinister smile, her expression

slender items in their hands, Ruud trailed

strange excitement

until Alina and Poppy were close to the pavilion before suddenly

desperately in the water, her piercing screams shattering the stillness.

he saw River struggling in the water, he

pavilion, hurriedly extending a short bamboo

him came a sharp, commanding voice.

was stern, her eyes flashing with coldness as she rushed forward to

clung tightly to the bamboo pole, completely disregarding the fact that Poppy was just a child

was pulled into the water along with her. Without hesitation,

quickly, her arms cutting through the water as she searched

only a short time had passed since they fell in. Alina quickly spotted Poppy, wrapping

in a rush to find Alina drenched, her hair clinging to her face. One hand gripped the railing, while the other held Poppy close, ensuring his head and neck were above the water. "Quickly, take Poppy!" Alina called out, her voice calm but