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."

"Now that you mention it, these two kids really do seem to

I have something to do. You and Jennie can

instructions before returning to the room. By then, the conversation

Tina, "What did

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

Jared froze. "..."

kind of mother

think

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

want to work anymore, just go ahead and

the other end of the line, Hayden sounded like he was about to cry.

"And that's your excuse for

Hayden whimpered, "..."

is Serena with you? I need to talk to

Jared might hang up, Hayden quickly added, "I

at Tina and handed her the phone. She

voice, he burst

knew

resisted the urge to toss the phone

sniffles, Hayden finally explained his situation: he was

They were forcing him into a

When you and Paula get married, the red envelope won't

stayed silent,

Jared found Hayden's sobs unbearable. These two had been dragging things out for so long. If

"Serena, Paula doesn't want me anymore! She's marrying

froze. "Paula is

That didn't make sense.

Hayden had been unwavering. If she could change now,

spent the past twenty

ask more, a blood-curdling scream

save me! My dad's going to kill

and more horrifying with

exasperated, hung up