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 Hayden will

"He wouldn't dare!"

"True."

they joked, the car pulled up in front of the Reed family house. It was a Saturday, and a few boys around six or seven years old were playing ball outside. One of the boys, holding the ball, turned to the others and asked,

sharp hearing, caught the name

quickly spotted Zackary

She waved at him.

said a quick goodbye to his

face turning red before

put Jared in a good mood. He patted

Zackary beamed with joy.

the latest toy he'd brought

his eyes lit up. "Wow, the latest

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 had beaten them

"Jared, you're the

couldn't help but feel

do I rank?" "Tina, you're the best! Jared's second best!" Zackary's quick response made Tina's smile widen. She laughed. "That mouth of yours is going to make you a pro at charming girlfriends someday." Zackary tilted his head. "Tina, girlfriends don't need

tell me you

girl had this little charmer wrapped around her finger

face serious. "Actually, I don't want her to be my girlfriend. 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.

"Scientists are very busy.

Tina: "..."

Jared: "..."

advanced? Seven years old, and already talking about

Zackary, Jared suddenly

little face full of frustration. "She insists

Jared: "!!!"

steal his sister's heart, but now he didn't

Jared's face darkened instantly.

understood