Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 1016: Was She Overthinking?

Marie finally nodded and waved at Nathan, standing nearby.

Nathan let out a sigh of relief and gave Tina a grateful glance.

Inside the house.

Marie carried the groceries into the kitchen, saying she wanted to heat something up.

Tina, not giving it much thought, hung up her coat and went to the living room to turn on the TV for Sophia.

Just as she sat down, a thought struck her. She got up and walked into the kitchen, only to see Marie calmly moving aside the herbal medicine that Uncle hadn't had the chance to pour out. She placed a new pot on the stove.

If she and Uncle hadn't left in a hurry, leaving the kitchen in such a state of disarray, she might have thought she was hallucinating.

Did she just miss it?

Impossible.

When Marie turned around and saw Tina standing behind her, she waved her off. "I'll handle this. Go sit in the living room. No need to come in here."

Tina hesitated, thinking of Uncle's reaction the last time he was stirred up. She knew she had to clarify things to prevent a repeat of what happened before.

"Mom, this medicine is for me."

Marie's hand froze, and the spoon she was holding clattered into the pot. She turned abruptly, her eyes wide as she stared at Tina. "It's for you? What's wrong with you? Did the doctor make a mistake?"

That was a lot to process at once.

Tina couldn't guess what Marie was thinking, so she decided to reassure her for now. "I've just had trouble eating lately. This medicine is just to help with my appetite."

It wasn't a lie, but it wasn't the full truth either.

She was well aware of how much the Farrell family valued her. If her pregnancy were revealed, she'd probably be confined to the house, and even if she went out, she'd be followed by countless people. It was better to follow Uncle's advice and wait a little longer before announcing it.

Hearing Tina's explanation, Marie nodded, completely dismissing any suspicions. "That makes sense. You're too thin, and with how busy you've been, your body won't hold up if you don't eat more. There's not much medicine left. Should I buy more for you?"

Tina's brow twitched hard. "No need. I'm fine now."

Marie, speaking from experience, advised, "These herbal medicines work slowly, but they're harmless to the body. Taking a few more doses to nourish yourself wouldn't hurt."

Tina was speechless.

drinking it, she feared she'd be pickled by the

matter passed without

a few of Tina's favorite dishes, steaming hot, and set them on the table. She even served Sophia half a bowl of rice

no choice but to sit at

lit up. She picked up a piece of rib and placed it in Tina's bowl. "Tina, you

eat your food. Don't worry about her. Try the fish-it's fresh. I went to the

it."

fish, and was about to eat when her face

her chopsticks and rushed to

was startled. "Tina,

Marie was also stunned.

at the bathroom, then at the food on

find his mother and sister

"Is it too spicy?"

appetite hasn't been great lately. If I'd known,

spoiled on the way here. Tina doesn't like strong flavors, especially anything fishy. I told you, Mom, but you

seafood vendor said fish is nutritious. I wanted to make something

heart tightened.

feeling well and went to the bathroom.

you might be missing out on the complete

strode over,

sound of running water, he relaxed slightly and knocked gently.

a deep breath and opened

with the other. "Why are you throwing up again?

"I didn't even eat. I just smelled the

Jared's brow furrowed deeply.

Mom doesn't

couldn't hide the concern in

returned to the living room, the

We'll skip that dish. There are plenty of others. Just eat

her lips

couldn't eat anything at this

tugged at Marie's hand. "Mom, Tina's not feeling well. She won't be able to eat anything. Don't force

Tina's pale face earlier, felt a wave of guilt. She was about

her eyes lit up with

lately, even from the