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?"

on

"What does

phone rang. It

his eyes and left the

did they have to disappear now? I've been practically living at the Warren family's doorstep trying to get things sorted, and

a headache coming on. "Brandon, get to

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

Tina was speechless.

had successfully

pressing me for answers. If I can't find them, all the effort I've put in this past month will be wasted. Angela's traveling for work soon, and there's no time

tell this was a one-man operation. Brandon was handling everything by

why don't you postpone the engagement for a few days until my

way!" Brandon interrupted firmly. "I've waited so long for this, and you know it. If Angela gets upset and changes her mind, where am I supposed to cry? Just three days, Tina. Get them back in time for my engagement, or I'll show up at the Warren

was at a loss

that happened, both the Warren and Brookes families would

If she rejected him

hopes up too high. You know what my

found, no one could track her down-not even

up, Tina leaned back,

as she ended

"Brandon's getting engaged, and he

of her parents, but their phones

Hayden sent me some 'good news' too."

after tomorrow. Hayden said they wouldn't start the engagement banquet

Tina's lips twitched.

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 two

placed his hands on her temples, gently massaging. "I'll handle finding your parents. It's not a big

she knew her mother too well. "You know what my

"I've never underestimated Master's abilities. But sometimes, looking at

him curiously.

a finger at her.