Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 948: I Relented, My Daughter is Yours

At those words, Ruud raised his glass and clinked it with Jared's. "Kid, I admit you're exceptional. My daughter marrying you-it seems she'll find happiness. Don't hold it against me for trying to stop you two earlier. I found the love of my life late in life, only to learn I had a daughter. Even now, my emotions are all over the place."

Ruud downed the wine in one gulp. "I don't want to let her go. I wanted to keep her for a few more years. But this child-her heart is entirely with you."

He fixed Jared with a stern gaze. "Jared, I'm letting go now. My daughter is yours. But if you ever make her suffer, even a little, I won't let you off."

"Don't worry, Father," Jared replied firmly. "I'm not good with sweet words, but watch me. If I ever make Tina shed a single tear, you won't need to come after me-I'll come to you myself, ready to atone." Jared drained his glass in one swift motion. That wine was his promise-to Ruud and to Tina.

He understood Ruud, just as he understood the man he would one day become. If he and Tina had a daughter in the future, and she found a boyfriend, he would likely act even more protective than Ruud. Jared refilled their glasses. "Father, this drink is for you."

No more words were needed. Those three words carried everything he wanted to say.

Ruud, with nothing more to add, downed the wine Jared offered, solidifying their bond as in-laws. Jared finally sat back down.

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During the meal, Boris stood up halfway through and said, "Dad, I've got something urgent to handle. I need to step out."

Warren's face darkened for a moment, but mindful of the occasion, he asked coldly, "Does it have to be now?"

"Yes," Boris responded without hesitation.

Warren opened his mouth to say more but eventually nodded. "Go."

Boris left in such a hurry that he didn't even bother to greet the Farrell family. Tina watched his retreating figure, her eyes flickering with thought.

The room fell silent for a moment before Logan broke the tension. "Tina, on such a special day, aren't you going to have a drink with Grandpa?"

with a smile. She reached for her glass, but

drink this for her. She's

last time his daughter

can't handle her liquor. It's better

will do. But I'm

nose in exasperation. These two-teaming up over

knowing her own limits, Tina didn't argue. She picked up her teacup and said to

said, nodding in satisfaction. He accepted the toast with a

Warren, persistently setting up their next chess match. "When you have time, let's play again. I refuse to believe

Pace's lips twitched at the corners. For the sake of maintaining good relations, he reluctantly agreed. "Fine.

had never seen someone so persistently bad at chess, yet so hopelessly addicted. The more Logan lost,

family, familiar with Logan's peculiar passion, reassured Mr. Pace to take it lightly. Once Grandpa sobered up, he'd

the next few days. I'll take you shopping for some nice clothes and jewelry. Even though

good intentions and

his eyes. Across the distance,

raised an eyebrow and mouthed back, "Me

Pace family

out, "Grandpa, what are

decision. With his hands clasped behind his back, he said in a low voice, "Do what you must. I can't protect him forever." Then he walked away, his steps slow

watched his retreating figure,

exchanged a glance before stepping

here will dare touch you as long as I'm around,"

turned, surprised, to

shoulder. "You might doubt your dad's cooking

Tina was speechless.