Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 870: Heard You Don't Recognize Your Dad? In the hospital room, Natalie leaned against the bed's headboard. Truthfully, she could get out of bed and walk just fine-her strong physique made it no issue. But lan and her brothers' watchful eyes stayed on her, with Angela standing nearby, smiling faintly.

lan's eyes were moist. "Alina, you're finally awake. Heaven hasn't been too cruel to me! Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere? Is there anything you want to eat? I'll have someone make it for you, even the dishes you loved as a child." Brandon tugged at Natalie's arm, inspecting it up and down. "Alina, hit me. Letknow this isn't a dream." Natalie chuckled. "You all don't need to worry about me. I was just unconscious, my body's fine. Honestly, I want to get up and walk around. Lying in bed all day is making my limbs useless." Angela glanced at lan. "Why don't I help Alina take a walk? Lying down all the tis indeed uncomfortable." lan couldn't argue with Natalie and had to give in to her wishes.

Brandon rested his chin on his hand, his eyes lighting up. "Alina, you don't know how much happened while you were unconscious. Lettell you the most important thing-Jared managed to tie the knot with Tina. But don't worry, we brothers made sure to keep an eye on things for Tina. We were just waiting for you to wake up so they could hold the wedding!" "No way!" Ruud interjected before anyone could respond. "Tracey and I haven't even had our wedding yet. They'll have to wait for us! There's no way I'm letting Jared marry my daughter so soon. That brat hasn't even passed my test yet!" Jared, who had just entered the room, overheard Ruud's words. His eyes darkened as he made a mental note to speed up his plans. Tina was his, and no one could stop him from marrying her.

Tina, startled, stepped into the room. Natalie, supported by Angela, was already walking around the space, stretching her arms and legs. Her complexion had improved, and her spirits seemed high. Tina's eyes were slightly red as she softly called out, "Mom." Natalie turned toward her, a smile spreading across her face. Her lips curled upward. "Chere, lethug you. It's been so long. Letsee if you've lost weight." Tina froze. "..." She had a feeling something was off.

Jared wrapped an arm around Tina's waist, his eyes twinkling with amusement. In a gentle tone, he said, "Master, Tina's been eating three meals a day with me. I even feed her a strawberry cake every day." Tina shot him a sideways glance.

Natalie chuckled. "What are you waiting for? Cover and givea hug. Or are you waiting forto get out of bed and hug you?" Reluctantly, Tina walked over and embraced Natalie. But just as she wrapped her arms around her mother, Natalie slapped her on the back of the head.

"Is it true you don't recognize your dad?" Natalie snapped. "Got snerve, huh? He's my man, the one I chose. If it weren't for him, you wouldn't even exist. Want to try not recognizing him?" Tina froze. "." She knew it. Something wasn't right.

Why did she even bother with this hug? Ruud, seeing the commotion, immediately panicked. "Hey, hey, what are you doing? If she doesn't recognize me, I can understand. I wasn't there for her all those years. Give her stime. Don't force her. I'll prove myself with my actions." Tina glanced at him. At least the man could talk sense.

Natalie glared at Ruud. "This is betweenand my daughter. Stay out of it." Tina gave him a look as well: Stay out of it.

Ruud froze. "..." Had he been abandoned already? Under the fierce gazes of both women, Ruud wisely took a step back.

Natalie turned her attention back to Tina, smiling as she waved her over. "Chere." Tina didn't want to go. But Natalie kept smiling.

After a moment of silence, Tina reluctantly stepped forward.

Without warning, Natalie grabbed Tina's ear. "I waited over twenty years to get this man back. And what? You don't recognize him? Trying to drive him away from me? What's your problem? You get married, and now your husband listens to you, so you think you can ruin your mom's happiness?" Tina protested, "... I didn't object to you being with him!" Where did this ear-pulling habit cfrom? She glanced at Ruud. This man must be toxic. Ever since he returned, her mom had started pulling ears! Ruud, caught in the crossfire, looked aggrieved. "..." I'm innocent! Natalie glared at Tina. "After all the trouble I went through to find my man, you're against it?" Tina's eyes widened. "!!" Was her mom seriously prioritizing romance ov her daughter? Natalie continued. "I survived death to reunite with you. I waited for years just to see your father again. And now you don't recognize him? What's next? You wantto split my tbetween the Pace family and your place every other day? Are you trying to kill me?" Tina retorted, "You can spend all seven days with him!" Natalie clicked her tongue. "Ungrateful child. Got yourself a husband and forgot your mother, huh? Now you won't even letvisit you?" Tina was speechless.

Jared, standing nearby, was equally stunned.

How could she twist the truth so confidently? Tina, her ear red from the tugging, pushed Natalie's hand away. "Don't try your tics on me. I'm not buying it." Natalie scoffed. "Then what do you want? Strawberry cake? Let your dad make it." "It'll taste terrible!" Tina shot back without hesitation.

Before Natalie could respond, Ruud interjected, "How do you know it'll taste bad if you haven't tried it?" He shot a glare at Jared. "It'll definitely be better than anything this kid makes." Jared froze. "....." Here it comes-the father-in-law's antics.

Tina glared at Ruud. "I'm talking to my mom. Don't interrupt." Ruud raised his hands in surrender. "Alright, alright. Whatever my daughter says." Tina ignored him.

Natalie grabbed a hair tie from the bedside table and declared decisively, "Enough with the back-and-forth. Since you don't want to recognize him, let's settle this today." Tina's eyes narrowed, her face turning pale. "What are you saying? Are you going to choose him over me?"

Natalie's expression softened slightly, and she smiled. "How could I ever choose him over you? You're my daughter, the one I carried for ten months. But you and your father need to resolve this." She continued, "Here's the deal. You and I will En spar-one round, no holds barred. If I win, you'll accept Ruud as your father. If I lose, it's up to you when or whether you want to recognize him." Ruud was horrified. "No way! I won't allow it. Tracey, you just woke up. What if something happens to you? You're my wife; she's my daughter. I won't let either of you get hurt because of me!" lan chimed in anxiously. "Exactly, Alina. This is too impulsive. There's no rush. Take your time."

Brandon shook his head vigorously.

"You just woke up. We haven't even had a proper family meal together yet! At least let us have a reunion dinner before you start fighting. This is too much!" But Natalie's resolve was unshakable. Once she made a decision, there was no turning back. Tina's gaze darkened. Her crimson lips parted slightly. "Fine, I accept."