Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 922: Alina Stands Up for Tina

Ruud released his grip, clenching his fists tightly as his knuckles cracked audibly.

Alina walked over to Tina. Seeing the injuries on her daughter's face, a wave of anger surged through her. She then turned and approached Mia, her posture steady and commanding. Alina's sharp gaze bore down on Mia, her presence exuding an unspoken authority.

"Aunt," Alina said coldly, "why did you hurt my daughter?"

Mia stood up from the ground, her dark eyes fixed on Alina. "She stayed out all night yesterday," Mia retorted. "She was out with some wild man, completely disregarding her responsibilities. As your daughter, she left the wedding banquet in front of all the guests without even telling you. Shouldn't she be punished for her disgraceful behavior?"

Slap!

A resounding slap echoed through the room as a bright red mark appeared on Mia's cheek.

Before Mia could scream like a shrew, Alina raised her hand and swiftly inserted several silver needles into Mia's body, rendering her paralyzed and unable to make a sound without permission.

Alina's voice was cold and sharp, her words cutting like a blade. "Tina left with Jared last night. Jared, her lawful husband. A legal husband taking his wife away is neither inappropriate nor disgraceful, and certainly not what you so vulgarly described as 'fooling around'!"

She continued, her tone unwavering. "You claim Tina left without informing me. But if I hadn't allowed her to leave, she wouldn't have been able to take a single step. She doesn't need to ask for my permission-my silence was my consent!" "That's the first reason you deserve to be punished," Alina declared.

With lightning speed, her hand struck Mia's left cheek again. This time, the blow left Mia's face numb, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of her mouth.

removed the needle that had sealed Mia's voice. "Keep

no longer as sharp. "No matter what you say," Mia spat, "leaving in front of all those guests

cheek. Her body

her words laced with disdain. "The only one disgracing the Pace

you hadn't hurt Tina and caused this chaos, no one would have cared about such a trivial matter. You're the one who's trampled the

your energy on dealing with outsiders. Instead, you nitpick and create trouble for my daughter. Do you want the Pace family to fall apart and become the laughingstock of others? What right do you have to lecture me about the

Slap!

now swollen and horrifyingly red. Her left ear buzzed incessantly, and if not for the needles immobilizing her, she would have collapsed to the ground. Alina flexed her right hand, her palm aching from the repeated blows. Her sharp gaze

icy, her raised hand threatening

pale. Her heart pounded erratically, and her breaths grew labored. She was at a loss for

Alina said, her cold voice slicing through the silence of

Slap! Slap! Slap!

slapping filled the air as Alina struck Mia over and over again, alternating between her left and right cheeks. The assault was merciless, leaving Mia barely conscious. Blood

Trembling, she forced out weak words, "I... I'm sorry... Tina." Mia understood that resisting Alina

cold eyes. He walked up to Mia, who now lay on the ground like a beaten dog, and his voice carried an unmistakable warning. "If you ever hurt Tina again, you

this: Tina doesn't need the Pace family, but we need her. As for you? You need the Pace family, but we don't need you. You're free to leave this house anytime." Warren, weary and frustrated, shook his head. His voice was stern as he said, "Mia, this must never happen again. The

understand the saying 'love is a dagger'? Keep this up, and you'll

lips, her expression calm despite her mother's words. She reached out to hold Alina's hand. "Maybe Mia's skills are better than mine.