Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 958: Dad, No Need for Words

When River saw who had arrived, it was as if she'd spotted her savior.

She fell to her knees and crawled to Mia's feet, sobbing bitterly.

"Aunt Mia, please stand up for us sisters. Poppy is the apple of our grandfather's eye, and now he's lying in the hospital at death's door. They refuse to take responsibility, and I don't know how to face Grandpa. That's why I came to you..." River cried her heart out, recounting the entire car accident involving Poppy, conveniently placing all the blame on Tina.

Mia, hearing this, shot a sharp glare in Tina's direction before turning back to River.

"Our Pace family has always owned up to our responsibilities. If your brother really got hurt because of Tina, the Pace family will not ignore it."

Kaleigh, finally feeling relieved, snidely remarked to Tina, "The Swanson family finally has a sensible person."

Ruud's face darkened, about to retort, but Tina spoke first.

"Dad, there's no need to waste your breath. File the lawsuit, report the case-whatever needs to be done."

Ruud froze for a moment. "Tina, what did you just call me?"

Tina glanced at him, repeating, "Dad. There's nothing wrong with your hearing."

Ruud's face broke into a wide grin, his joy barely contained. He gleefully went to make a phone call.

He wanted everyone to know-his daughter had called him "Dad."

But... file a lawsuit?

He recalled the last time Tina filed a lawsuit against the Bailey family. The Bailey family and Langdon family had both collapsed.

Could his daughter be brewing another masterstroke?

Tina: ... Not this time.

Then Tina turned to Alina and calmly said, "Mom, didn't the hospital say yesterday that Poppy's condition was improving? Send someone to check on him. If he wakes up suddenly, we can call the police to take his statement." River and Kaleigh exchanged a glance, their eyes tightening with panic. Poppy... must not live.

a treasure by Mark-there was no

If he survived, it would spell

turned to

someone doesn't want to

she wanted to curse, but Tina had already driven

and Alina, calm and composed, returned to the house. Their

in the cold by everyone, were

pulled River aside and whispered angrily, "What's going on? Didn't you say Poppy wouldn't last a few days in the hospital? Why is he suddenly waking up?"

Kaleigh panicked.

had convinced her it was

truth, there was no doubt she'd be dragged into

this before Grandpa finds out. If Poppy really wakes up, there's no way we can talk

be treated, who's to say

River told Kaleigh, "You go home and keep an eye on Grandpa. I'll head to

worry. As soon as I hear anything about Grandpa, I'll

way to the hospital, River made a

should I do if Poppy is

other end of the line before Jon said coldly, "Do you remember the drug

darkened. "Understood,

the plan was

no need for jewelry or accessories-she already owned plenty, all limited editions or one-of-a-kind pieces. Even for

from shop to shop

bought an array of items, even lingerie, leaving no stone

for your newlywed life," Marie explained with a smirk. "You need to prepare

It was certainly... surprising.

mother-in-law personally pick out lingerie-surely a first in the

came to

has been admitted to the hospital. Following

on her," Tina instructed before hanging

we stop for today? If there's anything else you need, I can call you out another time." Tina forced a smile. "I'll

into her

was also heading to the hospital and asked Hayden to turn the car