Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 867: The Bewitching Poem Gabe initially wore a mournful expression, but now he forced a grin, eagerly handing over a few sheets of paper. His voice was almost trembling with desperation. "Ruud, we've racked our brains and poured our hearts into this. Here are a hundred ways to win your daughter back! Please accept it. Guaranteed to reclaim your precious daughter's heart." Ruud took the pages, then immediately delivered a swift kick to the back of Gabe's leg. "Why are you always so slow with everything?" With that, he turned serious, flipping through the pages carefully, reading each line.

The first line read: "100 Poems to Charm Your Child: Poems Every Baby Loves to Hear!" Ruud's expression darkened instantly. He grabbed Gabe's hands and twisted them behind his back. "What's the meaning of this? My daughter isn't a toddler anymore! Are you trying to fool me?" "Ruud, hearout!" Gabe pleaded. "You told us before that you never had the chance to be there for Tina when she was growing up. She's still resentful of that. Now's the tto make up for it! You've spent so little twith Tina. You need to make her feel like you're always by her side, that her dad is always there for her!" Ruud paused, his frown deepening. "And what does that have to do with these poems?" "Boss, just try reading one!" Armel chimed in, stepping forward. "These aren't just ordinary poems. We've specially adapted them. You'll understand once you read one!" Ruud gave the two a skeptical glance, hesitated for a moment, then relented. He cleared his throat and read aloud: "Daughter here, daughter there, when you were small, I didn't care.

Tina, Tina, don't you fret, you're the treasure I won't forget.

At hor war, I'll take the fight, Dad works hard to make things right.

Tina, Tina, you're the best; with you, my pride will never rest! Whoo-loo-loo-loo~ Whoo-loo-loo-loo~ Tina, chome, I'm calling you! So excited, I'll spread my wings, flying with Tina, through everything!" Ruud had never read poetry before, and something about the experience felt awkward, though he couldn't pinpoint why.

Gabe lowered his head, his shoulders trembling as he struggled to contain his laughter. His face turned beet red from the effort. This version of the poem had been slightly altered by Armel right before they entered the room. Gabe had originally written the last line as, "So excited, I'll be a big ol' boar, carrying Tina, running door to door!" Armel shot him a sharp, warning glare, silently demanding he hold it together. Laughing in front of the boss now would guarantee a trip to the hospital.

Gabe licked his dry lips and shot Armel a grateful look. As ridiculous as the revised line was, it was still infinitely better than his original.

Ruud's gaze darkened as he scrutinized the two men.

Armel, feeling the pressure, coughed lightly. "Boss, the poem isn't that bad, is it?" Gabe, still trapped in Ruud's grip, wailed, "Boss, girls love humor! They want a dad who can make them laugh. You're the first father I've seen who reads poetry to his daughter. Most girls would never get to experience something this unique. Tina might actually like it!" Ruud hesitated, a flicker of doubt crossing his face. After a moment of silence, he rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "I didn't put much emotion into it just now. I'll try reading it a few more times and find the best version to share with my daughter." "Boss, can you please let go of my hands first?" Gabe begged. "If you keep twisting them like this, they're going to break. I can record you reading it! Then we'll pick the best version to send to her." Just then, the door opened, and Tina walked in with Jared by her side. Ruud was still holding the pages, while Gabe and Armel stood to the side.

Ruud's face lit up with joy as his eyes locked onto Tina. "My precious daughter! If you tellin advance when you're coming, I'll make sure to meet you at the door!" His gaze shifted to Jared, narrowing slightly. That boy was always hanging around Tina, never finding something else to do. He was constantly ruining Ruud's chances to spend talone with his daughter. Jared raised a brow.

"..." Why is this my fault? Tina cast Ruud a cold glance. "I'm only here to see my mom. This has nothing to do with you." Ruud's shoulders slumped slightly but quickly straightened again. "I know I've let you and your mother down. You both endured so much hardship, and I was completely unaware of it. I didn't even know she'd given birth to my daughter. It's only natural you wouldn't forgive me. But I won't give up!" He sounded like a schoolboy reciting an essay-stiff and overly formal.

Tina's bright eyes flickered toward him, but before she could respond, Ruud cut her off. "I have a poem I want to read to you! I wasn't there for you when you were little, but I'll make up for it now!" Tina felt a headache coming on.

Ruud shot a glance at Gabe. "Givesbackground music!" Gabe jumped, fumbling with his phone. He quickly searched for a track but soon froze, turning to Armel for help. "I don't have any instrumental music downloaded. Can you find something without lyrics?" Armel, his face dark, pulled out his phone and played a soft, emotional melody.

Ruud nearly exploded with anger. These two idiots couldn't handle even the simplest task! They'd already embarrassed him in front of his daughter before he'd even begun.

Gabe: All the suffering... all the pain... I'll endure it alone...

Jared raised a brow, amused. This dad really knew how to put on a show.

Tina shot him a sideways glance. "You're quick to call him 'Dad.""

Jared smirked and leaned closer to her ear, whispering, "Better to aused to it now.

tryoon Better to get It ever ever decide to accept him, I'll be the one suffering." Tina: "..." Ruud straightened his posture, cleared his throat, and began. "Tina, please enjoy this poem from your dad!" "Daughter here, daughter there, when you were small, I didn't care.

Tina, Tina, don't you fret, you're the treasure I won't forget.

At hor war, I'll take the fight, Dad works hard to make things right.

Tina, Tina, you're the best; with you, my pride will never rest! Whoo-loo-loo-loo~ Whoo-loo-loo-loo~"

The instrumental track ended abruptly, transitioning into a loudn military march. The booming sound filled the hospital room. Armel quickly stopped the music, plunging the room into an awkward silence.

Gabe covered his face, unable to watch. Ruud's expression had turned as dark as a storm cloud.

Jared's lips twitched. Whose idea was this? Were they trying to get themselves killed? Tina's voice was icy as she glared at Ruud. "What was that?"

Ruud's face flushed red with embarrassment. "It's their fault!" He pointed at Gabe and, and Armel "They trickedinto this. Don't be mad, E my precious daughter! I'll kick them out right now!" When he couldn't make Tina smile, his only option was to play the victim.