Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 411: Isn't It Better to Be Confused?

Tina finished packing her luggage and looked back at Whispering Pines. From this point on, the Reed family had

nothing to do with her. Just as Tina was about to leave, Muff couldn't hold back and called out to her, "Tina...

what kind of punishment will he face?"

Tina stopped in her tracks, her peach blossom eyes shimmering with a smile as she glanced back at the now

aged face. "The law will punish him for his deeds. As for the severity, it depends on the gravity of his crimes."

After speaking, Tina looked at Muff, her lips slightly curving up. "No wonder the Reed family has stood strong for

a century. Muff, your ability to feign ignorance has indeed captured its essence." Muff narrowed his eyes. "What

do you mean?"

Tina lifted her delicate, fair finger, tucking a stray hair behind her ear, her smile bewitching. "I'm not Jasper's

biological daughter, you've known that for a long time, haven't you?"

Muff's pupils shook slightly, then slowly revealed his true self, mixed with a unique cunning. "You are

frighteningly clever. It's a pity you're not my biological granddaughter. If you were, | would have handed over the

headship of the Reed family to you."

He believed that with Tina, the Reed family could continue to thrive for another century. Tina's smile became

even more enchanting. "It's a pity, your Reed family, I'm not interested in it."

After a pause, she added, "Muff, sometimes it's better to be a bit confused in life; otherwise, it's exhausting,

don't you think?"

It must be said that Muff had a broad range in his roles. He could play the formidable patriarch who intimidated

the entire family, the deeply affectionate father, and even the carefree hermit. Even just now, all his deep

affection for Jasper was an act.

When was he not performing? Perhaps only when he mentioned Sydney would he show a moment of truth.

Muff stared at Tina's face for a long time, then suddenly laughed. "You're right, it's better to be confused."

He had never truly loved his so-called eldest son, including his current children. They were all children born

through various means Annabelle employed, like drugging or intoxicating him.

How could he possibly have deep feelings? It was more about the guilt of not fulfilling his duties as a father.

Years ago, when he was forced to send Jasper away and later realized that the person who returned was no

longer the schild, he knew. Jasper held everyone's life in his hands, along with the foundation of the Reed

family. If he hadn't agreed to hand over the leadership to him, he might have been killed by him already.

There was no choice but to leave the leadership to him while retaining control of the Reed family's business

network to safeguard its future.

Over the years, he never questioned what Jasper did, just staying in the sanatorium. But he was aware of

Jasper's actions, including his plan to use Liliosa to kill Natalie. At that time, he could do nothing but buy Natalie

stat the engagement party.

It was his way of fulfilling his duty as a father.

The performance he gave today in front of Tina was also meant to ensure that she would not strike against the

Reed family in the future.

If he hadn't sold Jasper to that organization back then, perhaps Jasper and Natalie could have becthe

legendary couple people talked about.

But he never expected that Tina was not related to Jasper by blood. Indeed, he had known it for a long time. In

the second month after Tina returned, someone had delivered a paternity test between her and Jasper.

This document was entirely different from the one Jasper held in his hands. Jasper's confirmed a biological

parent-child relationship. However, the one he held showed no genetic relation. He didn't know who had sent

him this paternity test, but being as astute as he was, he realized it was directed at Jasper and was secretly

aiding Tina.

Thus, when Tina faced troubles from the Reed family, he would step in to support her, even though she didn't

need his backing. His actions were not only due to his appreciation of Tina's capabilities but also for Natalie, a

woman graced with both beauty and talent, who had cto investigate Jasper but was still willing to help the

Reed family in times of trouble.

His support for Tina was largely to repay a favor. But what no one knew was that he had long been aware that

Jasper was not his biological son. How long had he known? He couldn't remember.

Tina glanced at Garrett and Esther's family and said, "If there's ever anything you need help with, just ask." Out

of respect for her mother, she would also protect the Reed family. After speaking, Tina linked arms with Jared and

turned to leave. Upon leaving the Reed family, Tina received a text from Elsa. "Tina, are you free? How about a

shopping trip?" A smile played on Tina's lips as her fingers swiftly moved across the screen.

Jared watched the faint smile on her lips and unconsciously rubbed the corner of her mouth, "What's making you

smile?" Tina put away her phone, her bright eyes reflecting Jared's handsface, "Elsa askedout

shopping." Jared nodded in understanding, "Let's go, I'll take you there."

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Outside the mall, Elsa, wearing dark sunglasses and a forest-green trench coat, looked tall and charming,

inheriting all of Jennie's beauty. Seeing Tina approach, Elsa removed her sunglasses and greeted her with a

smile, "Sorry for the sudden invite. Did | interrupt a date?"

Tina glanced at Jared following her and responded, "It's fine, he's just carrying the bags." Jared nodded in

greeting and agreed.

Elsa affectionately linked arms with Tina, and they entered the mall together. Tina wasn't looking to buy

anything, and Elsa was primarily shopping for clothes for Jennie and Hugo. After a while, they decided to sit down

at a buffet restaurant. "I'm hardly ever hand always feel like I'm letting my parents down. Sometimes, it

makesfeel guilty," Elsa shared as she ate. Tina looked up, a ripple of emotion in her eyes, "Why didn't you

invite mom out today?"

Elsa paused, a flicker of discomfort crossing her face before she regained composure and smiled, "They're both

busy with the company, either with perfformulas or studying business models. They hardly have tto go

out with us." "Yeah, they are quite busy," Tina replied softly, spooning scream soup.

Jared glanced at them, then stood up, "I'll go get smore dishes." After he left, Elsa put down her spoon,

"Tina, there's something I'd like to discuss, if it's okay?"

"Go ahead," Tina said, putting down her utensils and sitting up to face Elsa.

Elsa sighed, "I know it might be too much, but I mean no harm. | think you could join mom and dad's company.

That way, even if you marry into the Farrell family, you'd have a strong standing. What do you think?"