Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 1017: Brandon’s Engagement

Back at home, Jared tidied up the dishes on the table and prepared a bowl of sweet porridge before heading to the bedroom.

Tina caught the scent and asked curiously, "Uncle, what did you make? Why does it smell like strawberries?"

Jared handed her the bowl, letting her take a look.

Tina chuckled when she saw the porridge topped with a layer of strawberries. "How did you come up with this?"

Jared smiled at her. "If I didn't add something you like, were you planning to starve yourself and the little one?"

With her favorite strawberries, Tina had no trouble finishing the porridge.

After wiping her mouth with a tissue, she turned to Jared. "Uncle, what did they say when you went over today?"

Jared took the empty bowl from her hands. "They told us not to rush. With someone like Claudia, pressing too hard might backfire. It's better to observe for a while and wait for the right moment to catch her."

Tina fell silent.

But she had a feeling Claudia wouldn't give up so easily. With ambitions as vast as hers, Claudia would seize any opportunity, no matter how small. When she struck again, it would be even more vicious.

Taking the chance, Tina updated Jared on the situation with the Swanson family. Jared's expression darkened, and he agreed with her assessment. "Given Claudia's ambitions, that small thing wouldn't be her main focus."

"Still, before handing it over to them, it might be worth letting Master take a look." Tina raised an eyebrow. "Do you think there's something wrong with it?"

Jared pressed his lips together. "Master has been investigating Claudia's background. He might recognize something."

Tina nodded. Master wasn't with the Brookes family at the moment, but they could have Jayden take photos of the items and send them to him for review.

Coincidentally, Tina was planning to interrogate Orion Woodwind the next day. If there were any unexpected discoveries, she could pass the information along to Master.

Tina was about call Jayden to arrange things wher ared placed a hand over hers. "No rush. On my way back, Brandon called. He said your parents left the country, and he's in a panic."

Tina froze. "My parents went abroad?"

seems they left on a whim

frowned. "What does

answer, Tina's phone rang. It was

his eyes and left the room,

but did they have to disappear now? I've been practically living at the

coming on.

or a wedding, Alina has to be

Tina was speechless.

Brandon had successfully

anxiety. "I can't reach them, Tina. The hotel is already pressing me for answers. If I can't find them, all the effort I've

one-man operation. Brandon was handling everything

sighed, rubbing her forehead. "Brandon, why don't you postpone the engagement for a few days

I supposed to cry?

at a

happened, both the Warren and Brookes families

had no choice. If she rejected him outright, she could already

to contact them, but don't get your hopes

didn't want to be found, no one could track her

leaned back, massaging her

as she

"Brandon's getting engaged, and he

calling both of her parents, but their phones were

Hayden sent me some 'good news' too." Tina looked up.

ambiguously. "The day after tomorrow. Hayden said they wouldn't start the engagement banquet unless

Tina's lips twitched.

stuck. What was she supposed to do? One person wanted her to find her parents, while the other demanded her presence. Did they think she could be in

massaging. "I'll handle finding your parents. It's not

"You know what my mom's like. If

sometimes, looking at things from a different angle makes them easier

curiously.

a finger at her. "Pregnant women shouldn't