Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 823: She Is My Lawful Wife Kelly froze mid-motion, her expression shifting to outrage as she snapped, "What did you just say? Did you just callan outsider? Ella is my sister, and in name, I'm Jared's little sister too. You, his so-called fiancée, are the real outsider!" Her words fell like a stone into an already tense atmosphere, making it even colder and suffocating.

Nathan glanced at Jared's expression, secretly clicking his tongue in amazement. Your blind date really doesn't have a clue.

Hayden, focused entirely on the food in front of him, nodded in silent agreement.

Before Tina could respond, Jared leaned slightly away, as if Kelly were ssort of plague. Even before she could get close, he had already created distance, his tone dripping with disdain. "Tina is my wife." His sharp gaze briefly landed on Kelly. Someone he usually wouldn't even bother to look at was now graced with a rare moment of seriousness. "My lawful wife," he added.

"Pfft!" Tina couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing.

Her Uncle, serious for once, looked unexpectedly cute. Ever since they got their marriage certificate, he had been particular about correcting anyone who referred to her as his fiancée.

When they registered their marriage, they'd only posted a brief announcement on social media. While most people in their circle knew they were married, many outside it remained unaware. Even within the Bailey family, only Ella Bailey knew. Most others, if they had done any digging, would have found out. But Kelly? Clearly, she hadn't done her homework; otherwise, she wouldn't be clueless about their marriage.

Tina suspected that if Kelly dared call her a fiancée again, her Uncle wouldn't hesitate to throw her out. Jared cast another glance at Kelly, his revulsion almost palpable. "Next tyou go out, make sure you bring your brain." If Ella Bailey hadn't invited her, Kelly wouldn't have even made it past the door.

Kelly's face turned red with embarrassment. She bit her lip, her eyes welling with tears, as if she was about to cry. "How can you say that to me?" Jared didn't spare her a glance, his eyes fixed solely on Tina. After seeing something so unpleasant, he needed to look at his Tina to cleanse his gaze.

Ella Bailey raised her wine glass with a smirk. "Cousin, you've said exactly what I was thinking. I don't claim this brainless sister. She insisted on coming along, and I couldn't stop her." "In that case, I think we can end today's meeting." Tina set down her utensils, her gaze casually brushing over Kelly's unwilling expression.

"Uncle, let's go." She patted her stomach. "We'll find another place to eat." Jared immediately stood, his expression softening as he looked at Tina, a stark contrast to the disdain he showed Kelly. "What do you feel like eating? I'll take you there." Neither of them spared Luke Gill even a glance.

By the tElla Bailey realized what was happening, Luke Gill had already risen from his seat and hurried to catch up with the pair, who were almost at the door.

Just as his hand was about to land on Tina's shoulder, a loud "smack" echoed through the room. Hayden had slapped Luke's hand away before stepping back, positioning himself and Nathan between Tina, Jared, and the would-be intruder. "Mr. Gill," Hayden said with a casual smirk, "our Serena is far too precious for someone like you to touch." Luke Gill's already frosty expression grew colder, as if he had just walked out of an ice chamber. "Hayden, this is between Mr. Farrell and me. It's not your place to interfere." Hearing this, Tina stopped in her tracks, turning slightly to look at Luke Gill. "Between us? What family are you talking about? What's your nagain?" Luke Gill's expression stiffened. "Tina, it's not appropriate to treatlike this in front of outsiders." "Outsiders?" Tina laughed. "Hayden is my brother-my family. If you've forgotten your own name, letremind you. Luke Gill. Gill. You have nothing to do with the Farrell family." She paused for a moment, then added coldly, "I've said this before. Ella Bailey is the cousin we acknowledge. You? We don't." Luke Gill's face darkened further, his gaze shifting to Jared. "Mr. Farrell, what do you think?" Jared, his arm wrapped protectively around Tina's waist, glanced at Luke Gill with nothing but indifference. "Bring your brain when you leave the house." Luke Gill blinked, clearly baffled. "What... what do you mean?" Hayden and Nathan couldn't hold back their laughter anymore.

Hayden laughed so hard he nearly doubled over, his expression one of pure mockery. "He's saying you don't have a brain. And judging by your reaction, he's absolutely right. Since you don't have one, maybe stop wandering around-you're just embarrassing yourself further." "Serena already said it. Your nis Gill. You're not one of us. And now you're asking Mr. Farrell what he thinks? Haven't you heard that he's famous for spoiling his wife? Serena has spoken. What else do you expect him to say?" Luke Gill hadn't anticipated such blatant humiliation. His face turned green, then purple, as he clenched his teeth in frustration. Finally, he sneered, "Whether you acceptor not, Ella Bailey is my wife. That fact won't change." Tina's expression was cold as she stared at him. "And?"

Luke opened his mouth to respond, but before he could speak, Kelly-eager to insert herself into the r situation-slammed her hand on the table and stood up. She rushed to Luke's side, clutching his hand as if in sympathy. "Tina, no matter what, he's my sister's husband. How can you refuse to give her any respect?" Her gaze, both pitiful and self-righteous, flickered repeatedly toward Jared.

In that instant, Hayden had a sudden epiphany.

Back when Kelly had clung to him so persistently, was it actually because she was trying to get closer to Jared? Before Hayden could share his revelation with Nathan, the real Mrs. Luke Gill-Ella Bailey-finally made her presence known.

She sauntered forward, her movements unhurried, brushing her hair behind her ear with a graceful hand. Then ca sharp, unmistakable sound.

Kelly let out a startled cry, clutching her hand as she stumbled back from Luke.

Before she could voice her indignation, Ella Bailey's icy gaze swept over her, piercing like a thousand needles. The coldness was so intense it seemed to seep into Kelly's skin, making her shiver. Fortunately for Kelly, Ella's gaze didn't linger.

Ella's eyes landed briefly on the fading red mark on Luke Gill's hand.

With deliberate calm, she placed her "Tina, we're hand over his." we're family, after all. Since we're already here, shouldn't we clear the air?" She gestured toward the table. "The food's all laid out. It'd be a shto waste it." Tina chuckled softly. "No wonder Victor took a liking to you. When you're asking for favors, you at least know how to act the part. The two of them? Not so much." Whether intentional or not, she emphasized the nVictor.

Luke Gill froze, the storm in his eyes suddenly dissipating. He looked at Tina sharply. "My father-in-law asked to meet you today! Was it really just about Phil Walker?" Tina casually pulled out a chair, her smile faint. "He askedto persuade Elsa to write a letter of forgiveness. Your name? Not even mentioned."