Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

Grandma Lyon was stunned, never expecting Sonia to utter those words. Sonia grabbed a cushion from the sofa and pressed it against Grandma Lyon's face. As she forcefully held it down, she said, "Let me tell you, all the gifts you've received over the decades were actually bought by Marie. I was merely the one who brought them in. All the mistakes were mine too, but since she was unlucky and soft-hearted, she ended up being my scapegoat. Oh, and your most despised eldest daughter left you some money before you last kicked her out of the house, but I happily took it."

"Mom, so just go die. Once you're gone, I'll have an excuse to get close to the Farrell family, to get close to Asher. Marie is so soft-hearted, she will surely take me in, right?"

"Your existence is just a burden to me. It's better if you die, so I can gain the last bit of benefit. Rest assured, I will take the family ring and ensure our Lyon family rises again."

Grandma Lyon struggled under the cushion for a few moments before quickly becoming still. She finally died at the hands of her own beloved youngest daughter. Sonia took a deep breath, moved Grandma Lyon into the bedroom, covered her with a sheet, and obscured half of her face, creating the appearance of an accidental death.

She then took out her phone and called Tina. On the other end, Tina answered the phone, her eyes still fixed on her computer screen. The sly expression on Sonia's face was clearly visible. "Miss Reed, this is Sonia."

Tina leaned back on the sofa, lazily stretching her legs onto the coffee table, "Mrs. Smith, what do you want?"

Sonia detested being called Mrs. Smith, a title she considered an insult. Had she married Asher, she would never have ended up like this. She was a hundred times better than Marie, yet Asher only had eyes for that fool! So, for years, she had been resentful, always dreaming of the day she would replace Marie and marry Asher!

Sonia paused, "Miss Reed, I know you have misunderstandings with the Lyon family, but now the Lyon family has also met with misfortune, which is their karma. I'm here today for another matter, you don't need to mock me." Tina laughed lightly, "So, what do you want?"

Sonia was silent for a moment, then said, "My two brothers were just taken away by the authorities, and my mother, overwhelmed by sudden grief, didn't make it through..."

Her voice broke into a sob, "Is Jared there? Could you have him inform my sister to come back for mom's funeral?"

Sonia fell to her knees, performing convincingly even without an audience, "I have no mother now, I have no mother now..."

Just then, Jared walked by with a glass of milk, witnessing Sonia's heart-wrenching performance, his lips curled slightly. Truly, a masterful actress. It seemed all the acting talent in their family had gone to Sonia alone. Jared took over the phone, "I will represent the Farrell family at the funeral."

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After hanging up, he remarked, the sobbing was really ruining Tina's enjoyment of her milk.

Sonia, hearing the dial tone, gradually stopped crying, anger flashing in her eyes. They really didn't want to inform Marie? That was Marie's own mother! How could she not attend? Sonia resolved to make sure Marie would attend the funeral, as it would be her chance to see Asher. Since Jared didn't pass the message, she decided to send it herself.

Soon after, Tina's phone received another message-a death notice sent by Sonia.

She tapped her phone a few times, replying with Marie's tone, assuring her she would be there. Sonia was completely unaware that her phone had been intercepted by Tina, and her every move was under Tina's surveillance. Receiving the affirmative reply, Sonia began to prepare for the funeral.

On the day of the funeral, almost all the notable figures of Clearwater were present, except for the Lyon family. Despite the Lyon family's current misfortunes, they still maintained their dignity. Sonia, dressed in black, stood at the door to greet the guests, eagerly anticipating Asher's arrival. She had not seen Asher for over twenty years and wondered what he looked like now, having not seen any photos; he must be even more remarkable in person. It was just like thirty years ago, unforgettable.

As the funeral attendees slowly gathered, Sonia did not see the figure she hoped to see. Instead, Tina and Jared, dressed in red, slowly descended from a red sports car. The crowd murmured amongst themselves. After all, this was Jared's grandmother's funeral; how could they be so thoughtless? Sonia looked on, not feeling slighted or angry, but rather, quite pleased. The more outrageous Tina and Jared's behavior, the better it was for her.

Moreover, the priority was to retrieve the Lyon family head's ring and find a way to approach Asher. Marie had already messaged back saying she would bring Asher to the funeral. It was a chance to kill two birds with one stone. Sonia wiped away a tear, stepped forward, and offered three incense sticks, "Jared, offer these to your grandmother. She won't blame you."

Jared took the incense and performed a perfunctory ritual with Tina. It was clear there was no sincerity. Some in the crowd couldn't stand it; no matter what, respect was due to the deceased. Coming in red was one thing, but to be so disrespectful during the incense offering?

"Jared, no matter what, she was your grandmother. How can you act like this?" Someone spoke up, and naturally, others joined in. "Exactly, respect the dead. Can't you even pretend?"

"You're going too far, you don't deserve to be human!"

Hearing these accusations, Jared glanced towards the crowd, and the indignant voices quieted once again. Sonia seized the moment to smooth things over. "Jared, everyone is just concerned about your attire today. I know in your heart you blame your grandmother just like your sister does, but no matter what, she truly had your best interests at heart. Let's put past misunderstandings behind us, shall we?"This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.

That reminder made everyone realize that Marie hadn't come to her own mother's funeral! No wonder Jared was acting so disrespectfully; it was all because his mother hadn't taken action.

Tina coldly observed Sonia. She really was stupid, even more so than Amber had been years ago. So far, Sonia was the stupidest person she had ever met. "Mrs. Smith, you mentioned misunderstandings. What misunderstandings?" Tina asked. Sonia caught a glimpse of the ring on Tina's finger, a dark gleam flashing in her eyes, "Miss Reed, I'm no longer part of the Smith family. If you truly are engaged to Jared, please, call me Aunt Sonia."

"This is my mother's funeral. I initially didn't want to cause a scene, but you keep challenging my boundaries. Do you really want me to reveal the true cause of my mother's death in front of all these people?" Tina folded her arms across her chest, her interest piqued as she watched Sonia, "But go ahead, speak freely."