Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

Arthur’s sudden rise to fame brought unexpected benefits to the Reed family. Horizon Entertainment seized the moment to sign Arthur under their agency, enhancing his and Ember Saffron’s partnership as on-screen brothers. The PR team was also sharp, revealing Juliet’s relationship with Arthur and dispelling the rumors that had plagued the Reed family online. This greatly benefited the Reed family business.

Esther felt a heaviness in her heart upon hearing this news. Since Jasper had been arrested, no one from the Reed family had taken the initiative to contact Tina. Although Esther constantly thought about the child, she couldn’t find a reason to meet her. In Esther’s heart, Tina was Natalie’s child, thus her own niece by extension. Esther and Natalie had been like sisters, and even though Tina was not related by blood, she was still the daughter of her closest friend, and Esther could not bear to lose contact with her.

Juliet had mentioned to Esther about Tina’s discreet help to the Reed family. Esther knew Tina was not a cold-hearted child; she would return any kindness shown to her manifold. Esther’s reason for not contacting Tina was different from others; it was out of guilt. Natalie had never been treated well by the Reed family, and her daughter was treated no better. How could she not feel guilty?

Now, with Tina’s help, her son had become an overnight sensation, and Esther could no longer hold back; she had to reach out to Tina. She gathered her children, including Juliet, who was shooting a film, and set up a video call to express her thoughts.

“I want to invite Tina for a meal, and all of you must attend, treating her as your own sister. Do you all understand?” Esther’s intention was not just to have a meal with Tina but to foster closer ties between the younger generation and Tina, ensuring she was not neglected.

If Tina suffered any wrongs at Jared’s hands, the Reed family was to support her. Juliet and her siblings had no objections, and Arthur certainly didn’t. He could not ignore someone who had once been close as Serena to him. He still had the parrot they had shared!

It was a symbol of their close relationship.

Only Audrey was puzzled, “Mom, after all Tina has done to our family, how can you still care about her? She’s a jinx, getting close to her brings nothing but trouble to the Reed family!”

“Audrey!” Esther’s eyebrows knit together in anger, “Think about it, who really caused our family’s downfall, Tina or the sins of the older generation?”

Audrey opened her mouth to respond but said nothing. She knew deep down that it was Annabelle and Jasper whose crimes Tina had exposed. It wasn’t Tina’s fault that the Reed family was in its current state.

But couldn’t she have handled things more gently? Must she have made such a spectacle, putting every member of the Reed family through the wringer for her own satisfaction, and what about everyone else?

Juliet was bullied in the industry because of this, and Arthur missed many opportunities to rise to stardom due to the family’s scandals. Even Audrey couldn’t hold her head high at school, like during the last school anniversary when she was replaced by Qin Ruoxuan as the student speaker.

All because of Tina!

No matter what, she just couldn’t forgive Tina.

Seeing that no one else was speaking, Esther decisively announced, “Griffin, your dad is away on business, and you must attend in his place. You’ll be representing both of your parents, understood?”

Griffin nodded and glanced at his watch. “Auntie, if we’re done, I’ll head out first. There’s still work to be done at the company.”

“Alright, go ahead.”

Griffin hurried out the door, and Juliet ended her video call while Arthur rushed off to an urgent appointment.

Now only Griffin and Audrey were left in the living room with Esther.

Esther, looking at her daughter’s reluctant face, spoke earnestly, “Audrey, you’re still young and don’t understand why Tina did what she did for the Reed family. When you grow up, you’ll see that if it weren’t for Tina, not just the Reed family but also the Woodwind family would’ve been implicated.”

Esther’s husband, the young master of the Woodwind family, Lin Rui, was always abroad, engaged in state secrets. Although Audrey didn’t know exactly what her father was up to, she understood that he couldn’t afford to be dragged into any trouble-otherwise, it would mean disaster for the family.

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Seeing Audrey sulking, Griffin offered, “If you agree to go this time, I’ll take you to our team’s race next week, and you can be my co-pilot.”

Audrey had always pleaded with Griffin to take her to the races, eager to experience the thrill, but Griffin had insisted she was too young to participate.

Now that he had agreed, Audrey immediately cheered up. “Fine, I’ll go to that dinner if I must.”

Esther sighed deeply, “Just don’t make a scene at the dinner!”

With that, Esther stood up and returned to her room to call Tina.

Tina was surprised to receive the call. “Auntie, what’s up?”

Hearing Tina’s voice, Esther couldn’t hold back her emotions any longer and burst into tears.

Tina paused, “What’s wrong?”

Esther wiped her tears, “It’s nothing, Tina. I just want us all to have a meal together. Are you and Mr. Farrell free?”

“We’re available,” Tina agreed immediately.

Arthur, who couldn’t keep a secret, had already informed her about this after the family meeting had ended.

“Great, we’ll see you the day after tomorrow then. I’ll send you the address of the hotel. It’s been a long time, and I’ve missed you,” Esther said, her voice choking up.

“Alright, we’ll be there on time.”

After hanging up, Tina took a deep breath and a slight smile played on her lips.

Her heart felt warm, though she wondered how many others besides Esther were looking forward to seeing her.

At the hotel, Esther and her family were seated early in a private room. Audrey was there too, though still reluctantly, playing with her phone and sitting beside Esther.

Soon, Tina and Jared arrived, carrying gifts for everyone.

“What are you being formal for, child? I invited you to dinner, and you still brought gifts?” Esther affectionately took Tina’s hand.

Tina didn’t refuse, “Uncle bought them.”

Jared chuckled, “It’s only right.”

What was an otherwise joyous gathering took a turn when Audrey muttered under her breath, “Hypocrite.”