Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 991: Is Tina Pregnant? "I'll go get the medicine," Alina said. Jared couldn't suppress the smile tugging at his lips as he listened.

Tina, puzzled, turned her gaze to her mother. "Mom, what are you and Uncle hinting at? I'm fine. What medicine are you talking about?" Looking at her daughter, Alina was both exasperated and pained. "Are you serious? Where did all the medical knowledge I taught you go?" Tina was speechless. She knew her body well-how could there be any problem she hadn't noticed? Seeing Tina's confusion, Alina sighed and gave her a hint. "Hasn't your period been late this month?" Tina froze. Her right hand instinctively moved to her left wrist, her fingertips quickly checking her pulse. The rhythm was smooth, with faint bubbles gently moving through her veins. Subtle, but unmistakably a slippery pulse.

Tina was stunned. She was pregnant? And she hadn't even realized it herself.

Alina, seeing her reaction, spoke with a mix of helplessness and amusement. "Irregular routines, too much... activity. I know you're young, but at this stage, you should take it easy. Be mindful for the next three months." Tina opened her mouth, but no rebuttal came. It was true. Newlyweds, she and Uncle had indeed been... indulgent. Thinking back, it must have happened on her parents' wedding night.

Suddenly, it all made sense-Uncle's tic reaction at the hospital when he saw the test results. Even she hadn't considered it could happen now, at such a critical time.

Alina, seeing her daughter's dazed expression, couldn't help but scoff. "What, are you scared? Or is it the thought of a life suddenly growing inside you that feels surreal?" When Alina first learned she was pregnant, she had felt the same. At the time, she had been on a mission, laser-focused on defeating her enemies. The thought that, even in the heat of battle, her body was nurturing a tiny life-a child with the person she loved most-was overwhelming. A mix of shock and joy had nearly brought her to tears.

Hearing her mother's words, Tina realized that Alina was projecting her own feelings onto her. She wanted to laugh but felt it wasn't appropriate, so she sighed instead. "Mom, I'm not you. I'm married. Do you think I'd lack basic knowledge about this?" This was her and Uncle's child. Whether early or late, it was a gift from above. She had mentally prepared herself for this possibility long ago-just not so soon. After all, she and Uncle had just gotten married, and they hadn't even had enough tto fully enjoy their two-person world.

Alina's expression turned sour. "Raising a daughter, only for her to belong to someone else." "By the way, Mom," Tina said, remembering something. "Last night, I had a nightmare. When I woke up, my heart was racing. Is that related to this?" As a doctor, she could easily diagnose her patients and understand their symptoms better than they did themselves. But when it cto the details and nuances of pregnancy, she was a novice. Everyone's body reacted differently.

Hearing this, Alina paused. She checked Tina's pulse again, her brows furrowing slightly. "It's normal for hormones to fluctuate during pregnancy, which can affect emotions, but if it's impacting your physical state, it's worth paying attention to." Letting go of Tina's wrist, Alina couldn't give a definitive answer yet. She suggested starting with basic precautions. "When you get home, remove anything with strong scents from your room. Keep those bottles and jars of yours far away." Tina nodded. Even if she didn't take action, Uncle wouldn't let her ignore it. From his earlier reaction, his shock had been evident.

Having a child in his thirties was supposed to be a normal thing, but for Uncle, it was as if he'd received a divine gift, a blessing beyond measure.

As Tina exited the room, Ruud was pacing anxiously outside. The moment he saw her, he rushed over, his voice filled with concern. "Daughter, how are you? Is there something wrong with your body?" Tina didn't know how to break the news, so she simply said, "I'm fine. Don't worry." But Ruud grew even more anxious. He glanced at Alina, who had just walked out, his worry etched across his face. "Alina..." Alina couldn't stand his fretting. She gave him a reassuring look. "Relax, Tina's fine. You're going to be a grandfather." Ruud's breath caught. "I'm going to be a grandfather?" His loud exclamation startled Tina. She decided to leave the explaining to her mother and slipped away to find speace.

In the main hall, Warren was sitting in a mahogany chair, sipping tea. When he saw Tina, he smiled warmly and motioned for her to join him.

Since Uncle hadn't returned yet, Tina sat down. She reached for the cup of tea in front of her, but Warren stopped her. "This tea is too invigorating. You can't drink it." He waved to the butler. "Bring swarm milk." Tina was speechless. "Grandfather, tea doesn't affect me." After a pause, she added, "And it won't affect the baby either." But Warren was quick. He whisked the tea away without hesitation. "No, it's not worth the risk. This is the Pace family's first grandchild. We can't afford any mistakes. Being cautious is always better." Tina's hand hovered awkwardly over the empty space where the tea had been. She shook her head helplessly. "Grandfather, how did you figure it out? Even my dad didn't notice." Warren chuckled, raising an eyebrow knowingly. "I may not know medicine, but I understand people." "When that Farrell boy cover earlier, he was nervous but happy. For someone as composed as him to show such emotion, it could only mean an unexpected joy." "Grandfather, you're truly a man of wisdom," Tina said, marveling at his insight. She had noticed Uncle's nervousness but hadn't thought about it deeply.

Warren waved his hand modestly. "It's nothing. I've been through this phase myself. Recognizing it is easy."

He glanced out toward the courtyard, his tone softening. "When you were born, your father wasn't by your side. He's always felt guilty about that. That's why he's overly anxious about your matters. Don't take it to heart. He'll calm down soon."

Tina understood the underlying message. People always cared for their children first, and that love m extended naturally to their grandchildren. The so-called "love me, love my dog" sentiment was just like that. She followed Warren's gaze briefly, then sighed. "As long as he doesn't treatlike srare panda, we'll still have a normal father-daughter relationship." Warren paused, then laughed so hard he almost choked on his tea. "Anyone else, I wouldn't say. But your father? He just might!" Tina was speechless.

At this time, the butler brought over a glass of warm milk, accompanied by a few delicate pastries. He set them in front of Tina and reminded her to be careful not to burn herself.

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