Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

Jared hung up the phone. He tapped the seat in front of him, “Write a self-critique.”

Nathan nearly choked on his own saliva and silently glanced at the rearview mirror, replying, “Yes.”

The saying ‘a higher rank crushes the person below’ finally made sense to him!

Jared pulled Tina back into his embrace, his fingertips caressing the palm of her hand, “What do you think?”

“I think I should go see Ian,” Tina said, her expression unchanged, revealing nothing.

Jared thought the same, “Nathan, drive to the Brookes family.”

Soon, Nathan parked the car near the Brookes family residence.

“Do you really not need me to come with you?” Jared asked.

Tina shook her head, “No, I can go by myself.”

Jared did not insist and watched as Tina walked towards the Brookes family residence, then instructed Nathan to drive away.

As Tina walked, the air was filled with the faint scent of locust flowers.

It had to be said that Ian had good taste. Although it was a residence bought on short notice, the location was excellent-quiet amidst the hustle and bustle, surrounded by natural locust trees.

When the wind blew, the entire courtyard was fragrant.

As she neared the Brookes family residence, Tina took out her phone.

It displayed the report Cole sent last night-a paternity test report between her and Jack.

The result indicated a 58. 99% probability of a parental relationship, confirming a genetic link.

This percentage was enough to prove her relation to the Brookes family, at least making Jack likely her uncle.Content rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.

But she could not be completely sure.

After all, the test was with Jack, not with Ian or Ian’s mother.

She had never heard her mother mention anything about the Brookes family; she always thought her mother was a child of the Whittaker family.

The report made her feelings complex.

For now, she could not obtain her mother’s DNA; otherwise, she would definitely seek further confirmation.

Tina turned off her phone and stepped inside.

She did not plan to share this result with Ian.

The Brookes family had also conducted a report between her and Ian; if the results matched, it would fully confirm her relation to the Brookes family.

If different…

That would be interesting.

Before she knew it, Tina had reached the front door of the Brookes family residence.

She rang the doorbell, and before she could announce her name through the intercom, the door had already opened.

Scarlett emerged, holding a child, unclear whether it was Kiki or Mimi, “I thought I was mistaken, but it really is Tina, come in!”

Tina was warmly led into the yard by Scarlett.

Observing the child in Scarlett’s arms, who had a fresh scratch on her face making it look puffed up and adorable, Tina couldn’t help but ask, “What happened?”

Scarlett couldn’t help but laugh, “It’s just the kids fighting; this is Kiki, the older sister who hasn’t beaten her younger sister, sulking right now.”

“Fight back next time,” Tina couldn’t help but pinch Kiki’s little cheek, “But, sisters should live in harmony and love.”

She had no siblings and sometimes envied those with brothers and sisters.

Kiki seemed to understand Tina’s words, nodding approvingly, and took Tina’s fingertip, kissing it repeatedly.

Scarlett exclaimed in surprise, “Oh, Kiki really likes you.”

Tina smoothly picked up Kiki.

At that moment, Kiki was no longer upset. She hugged Tina and rubbed her little face against her, clearly delighted.

In the front yard.

Ian was comforting another little granddaughter, “Mimi, your sister didn’t hit you, why are you crying? You should be comforting your sister now, shouldn’t you?”

Mimi, crying, turned her head and saw Tina holding Kiki. Her little mouth pouted, and she pointed at Tina, kicking her legs in agitation.

Ian looked up, a warm feeling washing over him.

If only they were his granddaughters.

“Old man, long time no see.” Tina sat opposite Ian, also picking up Mimi effortlessly.

Mimi calmed down, leaning on Tina’s other side like Kiki, thoroughly enjoying the affection.

The two sisters, who had just been fighting, now held hands together at Tina’s urging, “Are you two getting along now?”

Kiki and Mimi seemed to understand and hugged each other, laughing and whispering, not knowing what they were chatting about.

Tina felt warmth in her heart.

If Jack were truly her uncle, these would indeed be her sisters.

She grew fonder of them the more she looked.

Scarlett knew Tina had come to speak with Ian, so she took the reconciled sisters away, “Tina, you must stay for dinner.”

Tina nodded, “Yes, definitely.”

After Scarlett took the children away, Ian spoke up, “Tina, what brings you here?”

Tina repeated the phone call from Christopher Parr to Ian, “The X Bureau plans to intervene.”

Ian waved it off with a smile, “Don’t worry, Tina, they won’t stir up much trouble. Let that young man from the Farrell family tell that leader named Christopher Parr to report it up to his superiors. They’ll respond.”

Hearing this, Tina smiled.

She was right; the power behind Ian was indeed capable of suppressing Jared’s boss.

Ian paused, then pondered, “That young man from the Farrell family has earned quite a bit of recognition; he should have been promoted by now. Why hasn’t he?”

“I’m not sure,” Tina shook her head.

She never interfered in Jared’s affairs, although she was familiar with the X Bureau’s system. Jared had made significant achievements, including the recent dismantling of a baby-trafficking ring, and should have been promoted at least half a rank, instead of still being manipulated by others.

But the internal workings were beyond Tina’s assurance.

Ian understood, “That’s the way it is with higher ranks. Tell him not to rush, to take it slow.”

“Okay.” Tina smiled softly.

The two fell silent for a few seconds.

Ian suddenly sat upright, looking at Tina with a somewhat apologetic expression, “Actually, if you hadn’t come to see me today, I was planning to look for you.”

Tina tensed, sensing the seriousness of Ian’s demeanor; it must be about the paternity test.

It was time for the results.

“What is it?” Tina clenched her fists, feeling unusually nervous.

Ian sighed deeply, “Last time, I troubled you with a paternity test. The results are in.”

Tina pursed her lips, listening quietly.

“The results show that we have no biological relation, Tina. I apologize for the offense.”

Tina was stunned, then her brows furrowed.

No biological relation?

She shared fifty-eight percent of her genes with Jack, but with Jack’s biological father, there was no connection at all.

Ha!

Just as she had suspected.

The waters of the Brookes family ran deep!