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.

she feared she'd be pickled by the

passed without

minutes later, Marie brought out a few of Tina's favorite dishes, steaming hot, and set them on the table. She even served Sophia

to sit at the table, nibbling at her

She picked up a piece of rib

piece of fish to Tina's bowl. "Tina, eat your food. Don't worry about her. Try the fish-it's

it."

was about to eat

chopsticks and rushed

startled.

Marie was also stunned.

the bathroom, then at the food on the table, unsure of where to focus for a

in to find his mother and sister arguing

"Is it too spicy?"

appetite hasn't been great lately. If I'd known, I would've made it

must've spoiled on the way here. Tina doesn't like strong flavors, especially anything

seafood vendor said fish is nutritious. I wanted to

heart tightened. "Mom, where's

"Tina wasn't feeling well and

might be

over,

water, he relaxed slightly and knocked gently.

voice, Tina took a deep breath and opened the door. "Uncle,

steadied her with one hand and touched her forehead with the

"I didn't even eat. I just smelled the fish, and

Jared's brow furrowed deeply.

patted his arm. "Uncle, Mom doesn't

hide the concern in his

living room, the dish

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

her

anything at

won't be able to eat anything. Don't force her. If she throws up again, it'll

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

up with excitement. "Tina, have

from the