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.

background, treated as a treasure by

If he survived,

to Mia with a cold, sarcastic

Mia, if someone doesn't want to live

wanted to curse, but Tina

to the house. Their

in the cold by everyone, were

had dispersed, Kaleigh 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?" River frowned deeply. "I overheard his condition from his attending physician. There's no way he would

Kaleigh panicked.

along only because River had convinced her it was a safe chance to

was no doubt she'd be dragged into

out. If Poppy really wakes up, there's no way we can

injuries could be treated, who's to say Tina wouldn't use

and keep an eye on Grandpa. I'll head to the

as I hear anything about Grandpa, I'll

to the hospital, River made a call

what should I do if Poppy is showing

was a pause on the other end of the line before Jon

darkened. "Understood,

Tina met up with Marie. Originally, the plan was

all limited editions

shop to shop all

end of the day, Marie had bought an array of items, even lingerie, leaving no stone

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

It was certainly... surprising.

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

came to

has been admitted to the hospital. Following your instructions, we've already switched them

on her," Tina instructed

there's anything else you need, I can call you out another time." Tina

ways with Marie, Tina got into her car and

Jared called to let her know he was also heading to the hospital and asked Hayden to turn the