Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 953: My Daughter!

Alina knew Tina was heading to the Reed family, so she had someone bring over some gifts from the Brooks family for Tina to take along. Jared took the gifts casually. Glancing at the time, Tina said to Alina, "Mom, let's talk about that matter when I get back."

Alina nodded. That wasn't something easily explained in a few words, and now wasn't the right time either.

As they left the Pace family, Tina sat in the passenger seat. Noticing that Jared was driving, she suddenly thought of Hayden. "Where's Hayden? Why isn't he with you?" she asked.

Jared steered the car onto the road and replied casually, "He's been busy lately."

"Busy?"

Tina raised her eyebrows in surprise, as though confirming something. "Didn't you two just spend the morning together?" When she called Jared earlier, she'd heard Hayden's voice in the background.

Jared adjusted the car with one hand, turning the wheel smoothly. He glanced at her with a smile. "My wife is as sharp as always." He added, "He let your brothers cost me so many houses. Making him do some grunt work isn't too much, is it?"

Tina's lips curved into a smile. "Not at all. He does need to stretch his muscles a bit."

Jared chuckled. "It was voluntary. I didn't force him."

Tina raised an eyebrow, her tone teasing. "Uncle, did you get some dirt on Hayden?"

Jared smirked. "You could say it's something fatal-enough to make him obey me for quite a while, or at least not dare to defy me."

Tina tilted her head slightly, her narrowed eyes gleaming with mischief. "You didn't secretly take any compromising photos of him, did you?" Jared gave her a doting smile. "Do you really think I'd stoop to that level?"

Tina pressed her lips together, not giving a definitive answer.

Unable to handle her sudden silence, Jared finally spoke up, "Don't overthink it. It's just a recording of him confessing his feelings!"

Tina's smile widened in understanding. "So, he's finally come around."

Jared grinned. "I'll send it to you later. Paula will probably appreciate the favor."

leaned back lazily, her smile carefree. "Aren't you afraid

"He wouldn't dare!"

"True."

around six or seven years old were playing ball outside. One of the boys, holding the ball, turned to the others

sharp hearing, caught the name and turned to

quickly spotted Zackary not far

She waved at him.

in a white basketball uniform, said a quick goodbye to his friends and ran over

obediently by her side, he glanced at Jared, his face turning red before

Zackary's greeting put Jared in a good mood. He patted the boy's head affectionately. "What a good

Zackary beamed with joy.

the latest toy he'd brought along. "This is

his eyes lit

had been a popular Bumblebee helmet that could be voice-controlled, just like a real robot, and could even transform. Zackary had been wanting it for a while. His parents had promised to get it for his birthday, but Jared

"Jared, you're the

couldn't

She laughed. "That mouth of yours

tell me you already

this little charmer

But she said I gave her candy, which meant it was an engagement gift, and now she says she'll marry me when we grow up. But I don't want to get married. I want to be

very busy.

Tina: "..."

Jared: "..."

this advanced? Seven years old, and already

at Zackary, Jared suddenly became curious. "Who's the

Jared, his little face full of frustration. "She insists on marrying me when we grow up, and I don't know

Jared: "!!!"

steal his sister's

Jared's face darkened instantly.

he finally understood how Ruud must