Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

In a basement on the outskirts of the capital, darkness enveloped everything so thoroughly that one could not see their own hand. Lily found herself inexplicably transported there. She sat timidly on the ground, surrounded by a faint, omnipresent sound of dripping water, each drop falling as though it struck directly at her heart, causing her to tremble uncontrollably.

Mr. White’s previous injuries had not yet fully healed, occasionally causing him sharp pains.

After what felt like an eternity, and having slept several times, Lily finally heard footsteps. She hastily knelt down, kowtowing repeatedly towards the sound, “Mr. White, I’ve completed the research on Crimson Silk, truly, it’s exactly like the sample you provided. Please, I beg you, let me go!”

Click. Light suddenly flooded the dark room, painfully stinging her eyes and forcing her to shut them, her heart filled with dread.

“I am not Mr. White, get up,” the voice said.

Startled, Lily listened to the familiar mechanical tone, barely believing as she raised her head. Mr. White had used the same voice before he stopped disguising it.

When she finally opened her eyes completely, she could see the newcomer clearly. He wore a coat identical to Mr. White’s, complete with a top hat and a high collar that obscured his face.

“Are you truly not Mr. White?”

“I am her boss, you can call me ‘boss,’ though I don’t like that title. I prefer ‘Five Poisons.'”

Five Poisons dusted off his coat, “Oh, I see. You thought I was Jasmine because of this outfit, right?”

Lily could hear the pleasure in Five Poisons’ grating mechanical voice, but she was terrified, shaking like a leaf.

Though Five Poisons was smiling, Lily could feel his murderous aura, as if with a mere flick of his finger, she could be obliterated-a presence Mr. White never possessed.

“Jasmine is Mr. White. I always said not to call her Mr. White; it’s so ugly, not at all fitting for a girl. Jasmine is much nicer, don’t you think, Dr. Ward?”

Five Poisons crouched in front of Lily, seeming genuinely curious.

Lily fell back to the floor, trembling as she spoke, “Yes, you’re right…”

Five Poisons nodded, “That’s better, now you sound like a little girl. Ah, it’s tough, raising her just to lose her like this.”

Lily was stunned, barely processing the news. Mr. White-gone?

That explained her sudden transfer here.

She swallowed hard, “Mr. Five, what would you like me to do? I’ll do anything you ask.”

Lily understood that her survival depended on her usefulness.

Five Poisons seemed pleased with her attitude, patting her head, “Hmm, good girl. I indeed have something for you, but I wonder if you’re willing.”

“I am willing, Mr. Five Poisons, whatever you ask, I’ll do it!” Lily immediately agreed, not even needing to know what it was.

As long as it kept her alive, she was willing to do anything.

Five Poisons nodded, smiling slightly, “Then brace yourself.”

Before Lily could react, she was punched in the face by Five Poisons. She fell down in response, still conscious, and watched as Five Poisons continued to pummel her face…

As he hit her, he said, “No choice, that Tina can read bones. Disguise won’t work, you need to restructure the bones.”

Lily sadly experienced the beating, eventually passing out.

The Farrell family was unusually complete.

Aside from those in prison, even Vivienne, wheelchair-bound, was brought over by Clara, and the elusive Orson had returned.

Jared and Tina were the last to arrive, each carrying a gift.

“Mr. Farrell,” Tina said with a smile as she naturally sat next to Logan.

Clara was seething with jealousy. Throughout her years married into the Farrell family, she never dared to sit next to Logan right upon entering.

But Tina, not even married into the family yet, had the audacity to do so!

“Tina’s here, good, now that everyone’s here, we’ll start dinner when Uncle Joshua returns,” Logan said, beaming.

His long-absent son was returning, how could he not be thrilled?

Tina nodded, casually glancing at Orson.

But Orson didn’t glare or ignore her as usual. Instead, he averted his gaze, appearing somewhat guilty.

Tina paid him no mind and continued chatting with Logan.

Soon, Mrs. Brown came running over joyfully, “He’s back, he’s back, Young Master Joshua is back, and he’s brought a girlfriend!”

Logan stood up, with Tina assisting him in greeting them.

From the taxi outside, a man and a woman stepped down, each carrying a suitcase.

Tina’s eyes lit up.

Joshua was more handsome than in the photos!

His skin was darkened, but it didn’t matter.

The tan made him look healthy.

Suddenly, Tina felt a resentful gaze from beside her and calmly shifted her focus.

A jealous man!

“Dad!” Joshua set down his suitcase and walked over to Logan, embracing his biological father, tears brimming in his eyes, held back from falling.

Logan slapped Joshua’s back a few times, “You rascal, you still know how to come back!”

“Dad, Abigail’s still here, don’t be like that,” Joshua said, wiping his eyes and pulling his girlfriend forward to introduce her, “Dad, this is my girlfriend Abigail Knox, Abigail, this is my father.”

“Hello, uncle,” Abigail smiled sweetly but couldn’t help looking at Tina.

Tina sensed this and returned a faint smile.

Joshua punched Jared playfully, “You rascal, all grown up and even brought back a fiancee!”

Jared laughed, “This is Tina.”

Abigail tugged at Joshua’s wrist, and he affectionately ruffled her hair, “Tina, Abigail knows you’re Waverly Underwood, and that you’re perfumer Q. She admires you a lot and wants your autograph.”

Tina paused, realizing her future aunt-in-law was a fan.

Abigail stopped being coy, looking at Tina with admiration, “Yes, master, please sign for me, I’ve admired you for a long time, and seeing you in person today, you’re also so beautiful.”

Tina laughed at being called master, “Just call me Tina.”

“Alright, Tina it is!” Abigail also laughed.

Marie called everyone in, “Come on in, why stand outside? Joshua, you must give us a good introduction to Abigail.”NôvelDrama.Org holds text © rights.