Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 314: Bringing Zackary Back

Tina noticed the excitement on their faces and felt a slight stir in her heart. "Tina, want to play a few rounds?"

Yeev suggested after ssmall talk. "No, thanks," Tina declined, "I'm just here to check things out today." Yeev

was a bit disappointed but understood that Tina had been busy these past years. Her visit alone was already a

pleasant surprise.

"Tina, when can we start training?" Lysander asked eagerly. Tina paused for a moment and said, "No rush. I'll

first draft a training plan." "Alright!" They chatted for a while longer until Tina's phone suddenly rang. She

glanced at the caller ID; it was Cole. Answering the call, she heard Cole say, "Serena, Zackary has been brought

back." "Got it," she replied.

Ending the call, Tina turned to Lysander and the others, saying, "I have something to attend to. I'll cback

once I've drafted the training plan." "Leaving so soon?" Lysander was reluctant to let her go after finally getting

her to cout. Tina nodded, "Yes, | have something urgent." Seeing this, the others said, "Tina, if you have

something to do, go ahead. We'll wait for you." "Okay."

After leaving, Tina headed straight back to the Reed family home. Upon entering the room, she saw Zackary. The

child had suffered quite a bit; in just a few months, his once chubby face had becgaunt. His body was

covered in bruises and marks, indicating he had been frequently beaten and scolded.

Seeing Zackary's injuries made Tina's expression darken immediately. She rolled up his sleeves and asked coldly,

"Was it your aunt?" The moment Zackary saw her, tears of grievance welled up in his eyes as he timidly

responded, "Yes... Aunt wouldn't givefood and even hit me." He often went without meals and was bullied by

his cousins, living in constant fear.

Although Cole had reported this before, seeing it with her own eyes and hearing Zackary recount it filled Tina

with rage. Her fingers clenched tightly. "Don't be afraid," she gently comforted the frightened and timid Zackary.

"No one can bully you anymore. You can live here in peace."

Before returning, she had prepared his favorite dishes and brought Zackary to the dining room. She also sent

someone to fetch Hugo and Jennie. Ten minutes later, Hugo and Jennie cfrom their room and were stunned

to see Zackary eating chicken wings at the table. "Zackary? How are you here?!"

Tina noted their expressions and asked indifferently, "What? You don't want to see Zackary?" "Of course not!"

Hugo quickly explained with a panicked look. "We're just so happy! We didn't expect Zackary could cto the

capital and stay at the Reed family home!" Jennie added with a smile, "Yes, we're living such a good life all

thanks to Tina!"

Tina coldly observed Hugo and Jennie before asking sharply, "Zackary has lost so much weight; don't you care?"

Hugo's expression froze for a moment before he forced a smile and said, "Zackary is our son; of course we care!"

Jennie also smiled and added, "Kids lose weight sometimes; it's normal. | know you care about Zackary a lot, but

there's no need to worry too much."

Tina's eyes narrowed slightly. Losing weight is normal? What loving parent would say such a thing? She pulled up

Zackary's sleeve again to reveal his injuries and asked coldly, "Is thisworrying too much?" Hugo and Jennie

were taken aback but quickly reacted by rushing over to hug Zackary. "Zackary! How did this happen?!" they

exclaimed in shock.

Tina gave them a cold glance and asked sarcastically, "After handing Zackary over to his aunt, did you ever

check on him?" Hugo looked away guiltily and muttered, "We've been busy preparing to start a company; there

were too many things going on. We planned to bring Zackary back once everything settled down but didn't

expect things to turn out like this."

Jennie held Zackary close as he nervously shrank back with fear still evident on his face from the nightmare at

his aunt's place. "Zackary is safe now; Mom and Dad are here to protect you!" Watching them put on an act in

front of her, Tina raised her head slightly and said coldly, "Rest assured that I've sent Zackary's aunt to work in a

coal mine for life as punishment."

Hugo exchanged a shocked glance with Jennie upon hearing this. Although they knew Tina was not someone

easy to deal with, her ruthlessness still surprised them. Jennie tried to reason with her by saying, "We didn't

know Zackary's aunt would be so cruel; if we had known earlier, we wouldn't have sent him there."

Tina's gaze swept over Hugo and Jennie like thorns as she stated coldly, "Anyone who dares harm Zackary will

wish they were dead." Hugo and Jennie were inwardly terrified but forced smiles on their faces.

"Tina is right; if Zackary's aunt did wrong, she should be punished," Hugo agreed reluctantly.

Seeing their changing expressions, Tina continued calmly, "Grandpa Farrell wants to invite you both for dinner

sometsoon." Hugo and Jennie were taken aback.

"Logan wants us for dinner?" They exchanged puzzled looks but saw nothing unusual in Tina's expression.

"We're available anytime!" Hugo replied quickly before adding respectfully, "Actually we should be visiting Mr.

Farrell instead; he's very considerate."

Tina tapped her fingers lightly on the table indicating for nervous little Zackary to continue eating while saying

casually "Dinner will be at Farrell family home; I'll inform you of the exact tlater." Logan had just recovered

from surgery which had gone well without any complications but given his age he needed tfor proper rest.

"Alright! We'll follow your arrangements," Hugo replied obediently before hesitantly asking "By the way Tina

how's the preparation of perfformula going?" He had previously hinted at wanting Tina's help with starting

their perfbusiness which was now progressing well except they still needed crucial perfformulas.

"No rush," Tina wiped her mouth with a napkin then said lightly "I'll give it when ready." Wasn't their intention

obvious enough? They might as well rob openly! Compared to poor little Zackary sitting nearby looking pitifully

thin all Hugo cared about was getting those formulas.

"But," she raised an eyebrow playfully "Are you really determined about staying permanently in the capital?"