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?"

left on a

"What does Brandon

Tina's phone

eyes and left the room, carrying

voice was fraught with urgency. "Tina, you've got to back me up here. I understand your parents wanting some alone time, but did they have to disappear now? I've been practically living at the Warren family's doorstep trying to get things sorted, and they just turn off

on. "Brandon, get to

whether it's an engagement or a wedding, Alina has to be present. If she's not,

Tina was speechless.

Brandon had

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

one-man operation. Brandon

"Brandon, why don't you postpone the engagement for a few days until

her mind, where am I supposed to cry? Just three

was at a

that happened, both the Warren and Brookes families would become the

situation, Tina had no choice. If she rejected him outright,

don't get your hopes up too high. You know what my

her mother well. If she didn't want to be found, no one could

Tina leaned

walked in just as she

and he insists my mom has

her parents,

"What a coincidence. Hayden sent me some 'good news' too." Tina looked up. "He's

Hayden said they wouldn't start the engagement

Tina's lips twitched.

but now she was 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

hands on her temples, gently massaging. "I'll

knew her mother too well. "You know what my mom's like. If she doesn't want to

abilities. But sometimes, looking at things from a different angle makes them easier to

at him curiously. "Uncle,

finger at her. "Pregnant women shouldn't worry.