Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 976: Paula Is Getting Married to Someone Else The following day.

Early in the morning, the house was alive with activity. Downstairs, Logan was instructing the butler to prepare gifts.

Jared approached him, curious. Logan, with an understanding look, explained, "The day of the wedding, the Reed family saved Sophia's life. Your parents are going to visit their son today, and it's only polite to bring something. You don't visit an injured person empty-handed."

Marie shared the same sentiment.

"A child is a child," she said. "In such a chaotic situation, they still stepped up to save Sophia and even got hurt in the process. Even if the parents don't say it, they must feel distressed. This is the kind of kindness we must remember for a lifetime."

Tina nodded in agreement. "Let's go together."

It just so happened that her uncle's destination was on the same route as the hospital.

Jared pulled Tina along for a quick breakfast. On their way out, he grabbed some of the prepared gifts, only to look up and see Sophia, dressed to the nines, bounding down the stairs enthusiastically.

Sophia noticed Jared staring at her and assumed her choice of dress was perfect. She beamed and asked, "Brother, doesn't my dress look good?"

Jared pinched the bridge of his nose and blocked her path. "Mom and Dad are going to the hospital. You can stay home."

Sophia pouted, upset. She ran to Marie and complained, "Mom, look at Jared! He's always picking on me. Yesterday, he wouldn't let me talk to Tina, and today, he won't let me go out. What did I do to deserve this?"

Marie shot Jared a sharp glare. "Why are you stopping Sophia? Zackary saved her life. Shouldn't she go and thank him in person?"

Asher, siding with his wife, grabbed his daughter and led her straight out the door without sparing Jared a glance.

Zackary had saved Sophia. How could she not go and thank him?

Jared was left speechless.

At the hospital, the arrival of Asher's family made the already small hospital room feel crowded. Marie, in particular, expressed her gratitude with great formality. Hugo, flustered and unsure how

to respond, stammered, "It was just a small gesture, really. There's no need to make such a big deal of it. Besides, our boy's tough-getting hurt is nothing to him."

Jennie chimed in with a smile, "That's right. Honestly, our Zackary and Sophia have met a few times before. They're practically friends. Of course, he'd help when needed."

eyes lit up. "Now that you mention it, these two kids really do seem to have a

finish, Jared cleared his throat loudly. "Mom, Tina and I have something to do. You and Jennie can chat. We'll

give Tina a few quick instructions before returning to the room. By then, the conversation had

the way out, Jared asked Tina, "What did Mom say

"She said you've been irritable lately and asked if something's wrong with you... you know, physically. She told me to get

Jared froze. "..."

of mother says something

think I'm not

as the car started, Jared's phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, his temper

want to work

cry. "Mr. Farrell, it's not that I don't want to work-I'm being

voice turned icy. "And that's

Hayden whimpered, "..."

is Serena with you? I need to talk

Hayden quickly added, "I

and handed her the

voice, he burst into loud sobs. "Serena... I'm so

frowned. Everyone at Serenity Ridge knew Hayden's

the urge to toss

Hayden finally explained his situation: he was being held

reason? They were forcing him into

worry. When you and Paula get married,

stayed silent,

found Hayden's sobs unbearable. These two had been dragging things out for so long. If Hayden weren't so stubborn, they

Hayden's next words stopped them both cold. "Serena, Paula doesn't

"Paula is

That didn't make sense.

been unwavering. If she could change

have spent the past twenty

Tina could ask more, a blood-curdling scream

come save me! My

cries grew louder and more horrifying

hung up