Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 984: Yes, He Is My Youngest Disciple, Hayden Grandpa White pretended to think for a moment, then spoke with great difficulty, "It's quite a coincidence. Master Tam chere today to discuss a marriage proposal, specifically for his most cherished personal disciple." He then turned the conversation toward Master Tam. "Isn't that right, Master?" Tina: "..." Hayden: "..." Wasn't Master Tam's most cherished personal disciple Serena? Master Tam glanced helplessly at his two disciples: one as cunning as a fox, the other as clueless as a rock. Gritting his teeth and against his conscience, he nodded, "That's right. While my disciple may not be the most intelligent among all my students, he is undoubtedly the one I hold in the highest regard." The last few words almost made Master Tam stumble over his own tongue. Somehow, he managed to hold it together.

He had no choice. Today, everything revolved around Hayden. No matter what he had to say or do, as long as today's matter was resolved, he could retreat unscathed. Otherwise, Hayden's wailing would drive him to the brink of despair.

Hayden was fine in every way-except for his habit of crying at the slightest provocation. That was something Master Tam truly feared.

Hearing these remarks, Damon, who was seated below, froze for a moment. He exchanged a glance with his son, both trying to confirm if the person being praised was really Hayden. Could the Master have made a mistake? Their family's clueless kid had somehow managed to stand out among all these brilliant individuals? Regardless of the others' doubts, Hayden believed it. His eyes turned red as he looked at his master, who didn't dare meet his gaze.

Sniff... So this was how important he was in his master's heart.

From now on, he swore he'd never sneak into the group chat with his brothers to badmouth his master again. Tina and Jared, on the other hand, had resigned themselves to their fate. No matter how much Master Tam praised Hayden today, they would just listen in silence.

Seeing everyone stunned, Grandpa White beceven more convinced of the disciple's value. "Although I haven't met the Master's disciple in person, given the Master's wisdom and skill, I'm certain his youngest disciple must undoubtedly be a dragon among men." Master Tam seized the opportunity. "What are we waiting for? Hayden, cover and meet your future father-in- law and grandfather. Let's settle this matter today." Hayden's face lit up with joy. Using his crutch as support, he hopped forward excitedly and bowed deeply to the still-stunned Grandpa White and Sean.

"Father, Grandpa, I truly love Paula. I wasn't deliberately avoiding her. I really want to spend the rest of my life with her. Please, I'm begging you to giveone more chance!" Grandpa White was dumbfounded. Ignoring the crowd's stares, he turned to Master Tam and asked, "Master, what is this about?" Master Tam maintained a calm expression. Looking at the ecstatic Hayden, who seemed like he'd just won the lottery, he cleared his throat. "Yes, he is my youngest disciple, Hayden." Grandpa White: "..." So all the compliments he had just given had ended up being about this clueless kid? When did Hayden becMaster Tam's disciple? And not just any disciple-the youngest and most cherished one? Sean, who was observing from the side, understood the situation clearly. He valued Hayden and, more importantly, knew Paula had loved him for years. Such feelings weren't something that could just disappear overnight. A little reprimand would suffice; there was no need to escalate this into a feud between families. "Father, about Hayden..." "I disagree," Grandpa White interrupted, raising his hand. He addressed everyone, "Unfortunately, Paula has already been promised to a young man of similar age within our family.

If no better candidate arises, the wedding will take place in ten days." The moment these words were spoken, Damon was the first to object.

"Now, hold on. That's not fair. You know better than anyone how close the two kids are. Yes, I know my grandson hurt Paula, but this is between them. You and I have no right to make this decision for them." Zane also spoke up for his son. "Hayden truly cares for Paula. He's just not good at expressing it. Please, for the sake of our families, give him another chance." Grandpa White frowned, waving his hand to signal that he didn't want to continue the discussion.

Tina, feeling a headache coming on, stepped in to stop Grandpa White. "Grandpa White, this is, of course, a matter between your two families. However, I must ask one question on behalf of Paula." Grandpa White paused mid-step. He had to give Tina sface. "Go ahead." Tina spoke calmly. "If Paula marries the man you've chosen out of spite, do you think she'll truly be happy as you hope?" Grandpa White fell silent.

Tina continued, "You know my brother's character and abilities well enough. What you may not know is that at Serenity Ridge, we have a tradition: we never betray the ones we've chosen." Master Tam nodded in agreement. "The girl is right. I can vouch for that." Grandpa White listened to their exchange as though he finally understood something.

At that moment, someone suddenly ran in from the backyard. Standing before Grandpa White, the person exclaimed, "Grandpa, I refuse to accept an arranged marriage. I will only marry Hayden!" Hayden, seeing her at last, was so excited that he almost dropped his crutch. "Paula, you're finally willing to see me!" Seeing Hayden's injuries, Paula burst into tears on the spot.

Hayden froze, unsure of what to do. "Why... Why are you crying again? Don't cry, please..." Frustrated by the crutch in his hand, Hayden threw it aside and, hobbling on one leg, hopped over to her. Without hesitation, he pulled her into his arms. Paula cried even harder.

She had chased him for twenty years and, at the very last moment, finally won.

Hayden clumsily tried to comfort her.

"It's really nothing. I only got hurt last I night because I was trying to sheak e over to your place to see you. I didn't find you and accidentally fell off the wall. The doctor said it's not serious. I just need a few days of rest." Paula's eyes were red. "You idiot! Don't you know how strong my family's security system is? If you'd accidentally triggered a mechanism, you could have died..." She hadn't known about last night at all. If she had, she never would have let him wait outside like a fool.

The onlookers, seeing the scene unfold, quietly left.

Master Tam approached Grandpa m White. "The two kids clearly care deeply for each other. Take my advice: love is not something to be forced, especially when it comes to the emotions of our descendants. That's a debt we cannot afford to carry." Grandpa White's eyes flickered. Looking at his tearful granddaughter, he sighed and nodded. "Fine, fine. As long as she's happy, I can live with being the villain." Meanwhile, Damon pulled Tina aside to thank her profusely and even began discussing Hayden's wedding arrangements. Faced with such a major life event, Tina, feeling overwhelmed, quickly pushed her uncle into the spotlight.

She, on the other hand, went off to keep an eye on her master, who was already looking for a chance to slip away.

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