Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 993: Sealing the News The phone rang, and Jennie's voice cthrough, hushed and deliberate. "Tina, I heard from Hayden that you specifically asked him to talk to Oliver. Your aunt feels so grateful that she insisted I call you to say thank you." Tina's response was calm. "No need for thanks, Jennie. Hayden didn't have much to do anyway. Just treat him to a meal." Jennie chuckled lightly on the other end. "A guest is a guest, and he helped with such an important matter. How can I let him off so easily? I remember Hayden likes my homemade hand-pulled noodles. I'll make sextra for him later." Tina suddenly thought of something. "By the way, Jennie, last tAunt gavea jade pendant by the elevator, saying it was a family heirloom. I'll bring it over to you next time." Jennie sighed. "Nancy... even at a tlike this, she's still thinking about such things. If only back then we could have-" She caught herself mid-sentence, realizing she had said too much. "Tina, don't overthink it. Your aunt is just overly sensitive. Give it tolater, and I'll keep it safe." Tina agreed, not pressing further.

It was clear Jennie deeply cared for and protected her younger sister. Sthings, even if asked, wouldn't necessarily yield an objective response.

After hanging up, Tina heard faint movements from Uncle outside.

The busy morning had finally quieted down, leaving Tina feeling mentally and physically drained. Within minutes of lying down, she fell into a deep sleep.

The dream continued.

This time, she saw Claudia devouring a human heart. Blood dripped everywhere as Claudia's piercing gaze locked onto Tina. A sinister smile curved at her lips. "Tina, none of these people are as good as you!" A chill ran through Tina as her eyes hardened. She tried to activate her powers with a wave of her hand, but something restrained her. Her abilities had vanished.

Claudia's figure suddenly lunged closer, her beautiful face twisted with lethal intent. Bloodied fingertips aimed straight for Tina's heart.

Tina jolted awake, frowning at the emptiness of her bedroom. She got up to inspect the room's contents. She didn't believe in ghosts or spirits.

If the first dream could be attributed to the emotional instability caused by her pregnancy, then this tthere had to be an external factor influencing her.

The dream's implications were clear-someone was trying to control her emotions.

The objects in the room were all familiar to her. Even the bottles Alina had mentioned, which emitted faint medicinal scents, posed no threat to her unborn child, let alone contained anything that could mentally destabilize her.

Other than those, the only items left were the everyday things shared by her and Uncle.

So where was Claudia's hand in all this? When Jared walked in, he saw Tina standing at the table, her gaze fixed on the bottles and jars in front of her. Seeing him enter, she narrowed her eyes and said, "Uncle, don't you think Claudia is nearby?" Noticing the shift in her mood, Jared's expression darkened. He set down what he was holding and moved to her side. "Tina, don't let your imagination run wild. The house is heavily secured. She can't get close, and no one else can either." "Don't let those emotions take hold of you." Tina nodded. Uncle was right.

If Claudia could disrupt her emotions so easily, she wouldn't even need to lift a finger to destroy her from within.

But Tina was never one to back down. She would find Claudia's trail among these clues and capture her with her own hands.

It was clear that, rather than simply killing her and taking her heart, Claudia wanted to torment her first.

Like a seasoned butcher, Claudia wanted to drain her prey of blood, wearing it down to ensure the freshness of the meat-especially the organs.

From the moment River targeted Uncle, Tina had sensed it.

Claudia wanted to destroy the people she cared about, pushing her into madness. That was the outcClaudia most desired.

But Claudia underestimated both her and Uncle.

Claudia couldn't touch Uncle, and she couldn't harm her either.

Sensing Uncle's worry, Tina wrapped her arms around his neck. "It's fine, Uncle. Carryback to bed." Jared held her tightly. "Okay." After laying her back in bed, Jared brought over a bowl of chicken soup he had prepared. He blew on the spoon gently before holding it to her lips. "Here, have sfirst. The medicine will be ready soon." Watching him, Tina seemed lost in thought and reached out to take the bowl herself.

But Jared gently refused. "You're not feeling well. Lettake care of you." She couldn't help but laugh. "Uncle, pregnancy lasts nine months. If you keep this up every day, you'll spoiluntil I regress." Jared's eyes lit up, clearly intrigued by the idea. "Even better. That way, I can watch over you and the baby every day. It'll put my mind at ease." Tina: "..." Was he serious? She only managed half the bowl before shaking her head.

Before she knew about the pregnancy, she was fine. But now, her appetite had changed, and she found herself increasingly repelled by rich, oily foods.

Jared didn't push her. He set the bowl aside and handed her a napkin, dabbing at her lips before offering her a glass of water. "Does your stomach feel uncomfortable? You can take the medicine later if you want." Tina sipped the water and nodded.

Uncomfortable or not, she didn't want to take that medicine. It had to be taken for ten straight days, and she couldn't help but suspect her mother had set her up for this.

As they waited for the medicine, Jared suddenly spoke. "Tina, I think it's best to keep the pregnancy a secret for now. Dad and Mom agree. Once things settle, we'll tell everyone." Tina understood his reasoning, but a thought struck her. This news could be the perfect bait to draw Claudia out.

"Uncle, maybe this news could be used as a lure." "No!"

Jared's expression tightened, his tone more serious than she'd ever om seen. "I won't let you risk your body, NO Tina. There are many ways to deal with Claudia. We don't need to go to such extremes."

Tina hadn't expected such a strong reaction. Even though she was pregnant, her abilities made her fully capable of protecting herself. "Uncle, it's just spreading the news. I'll be fine. Have you forgotten what I carry with me? Claudia can't hurt me." But no matter what she said, Jared wouldn't budge. Whether it was her or the baby, he refused to take any chances.

Even if the odds of danger were one in a million, he wouldn't allow it.

Seeing his resolve, Tina had no choice but to relent. It was the first tshe had seen Uncle so stubborn, almost childish in his insistence.

"Alright, Uncle. We'll keep it a secret for now."

Jared finally relaxed, gently running his hand over her head. He pressed his forehead to hers his voice tinged with guilt. Trust me, Tina. As long as I'm here, you and the baby will be safe." Tina nodded. "I trust you." She had been too hasty. Claudia, no matter how cunning, was still just a fugitive who had barely escaped from her and Uncle after being severely injured.

Hurting Uncle's feelings over someone like that wasn't worth it.

Tina hugged him tightly. "Uncle, I didn't mean to disregard your feelings earlier." Jared nodded. "I understand. I know your abilities better than anyone. But now that you haveand the baby, there are more limitations than before. It must feel suffocating for you." Her heart softened. Uncle truly understood her better than anyone.

If her mother had heard this conversation, it would have been a whole different story- an endless tirade, no doubt.

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