Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 996: The Role of the Jade Armour Jennie couldn't bear to hear anyone speak ill of Tina, but learning about the severity of the child's illness filled her with sorrow.

"Nancy, no one wanted anything to happen to Oliver. Besides, Tina is here because I begged her to ctreat Oliver. What reason would she have to harm him? She doesn't even know who Oliver is," Jennie said firmly.

Nancy, her eyes red with anger, glared at Jennie with a flash of hatred in her gaze. "Jennie, have you lost your mind? Are you really going to value someone who has nothing to do with you more than your own sister?" "Don't speak about Tina like that!" Jennie's voice rose, her anger uncharacteristically visible.

Tina, who had been silent until now, watched Nancy carefully, wondering how long she could keep up the act. Hugo had been right-this family knew how to exploit Jennie's soft heart, using her kindness to their advantage. Tina stepped forward and stood in front of Jennie. "Jennie, it's fine," she said with a calm voice. Then she turned to Nancy, her tone cold and detached. "I'll make sure Oliver is fine. Nothing will happen to him." Nancy turned her head away stubbornly. "Oliver has less than a month left. I won't let you torture him any further. I'm not handing him over to you." Tina responded without hesitation. "If you don't, then he truly only has a month left." Nancy was momentarily speechless.

Jennie seized the chance to mediate, her tone soft and conciliatory. After all, Nancy was her younger sister, and Jennie couldn't bear to let a tragedy unfold. "Nancy, you haven't seen what Tina is capable of. If anyone in this world can save Oliver, it's Tina." Nancy, who had only dared to act out in front of Jennie, realized she was outnumbered. Now that even Jennie was standing up for Tina, there was no point in continuing her resistance. She was aware of her precarious position as someone living under Jennie's roof and knew better than to push her luck further.

Jennie, familiar with her sister's spoiled temperament, knew that a little coaxing would resolve the situation. After casting an apologetic glance at Tina, she addressed both women. "It's settled, then. Tina will handle Oliver's treatment. Nancy, if you're unwilling to cto the hospital, I'll take over. You've been by Oliver's side day and night, and it's wearing you out." Nancy didn't respond, but her silence was as good as an agreement.

Jennie, relieved to avoid further conflict, could only think of this compromise as the best solution. On one side was Tina, whom she treated like her own daughter, and on the other was her long-lost sister.

Tina nodded, accepting the arrangement for Jennie's sake.

Nancy glanced at her son lying pale on the hospital bed, wiped her tears, and followed Jennie out of the room.

As the door closed, Nathan, stationed outside, remained on guard. Tina turned her focus to Oliver and began the acupuncture treatment.

The toxins slowly seeped out through the silver needles, turning them jet black. The sight was a clear indication of how deeply the poison had infiltrated his body. Tina's expression darkened.

The poison in Oliver's system was spreading too quickly. Her original methods would no longer suffice. She needed a new approach.

After removing the needles, Tina carefully sealed them in a bag, intending to take them back to her laboratory for further analysis. She believed that children wouldn't lie without reason, especially when pushed to the brink of their endurance.

Her phone vibrated in her pocket. Setting her tools aside, Tina glanced at the caller ID and answered, "Master, you're looking for me." Master Tam's cheerful voice cthrough the line. "You little rascal! I'm at the Brooks family estate. If you want information, bringa snow lotus. Don't even think about trickingthis time!" Tina's tone remained calm as she replied, "Alright, I'll cby tomorrow. I'm busy today." Master Tam, surprised by her unusual response, asked curiously, "Did you find something?" Tina answered honestly, "I cacross a patient. The poison was initially within controllable limits, but in just one day, it spread to the heart. I can only suppress it temporarily now-it's impossible to eradicate it quickly." "What kind of poison spreads that aggressively?" "I can't say for sure. It's like a dormant poison suddenly exploding after years of buildup, completely out of control." Master Tam muttered to himself, "Sounds like the symptoms of backlash." Tina's eyes narrowed. "Master, what did you just say?" Master Tam, caught off guard, hesitated. Unsure of what she was referring to, he thought for a moment before recalling his earlier comment. "Oh, you mean the backlash effect? Yeah, it's similar-poison accumulating for years and then erupting all at once." Tina's gaze fell on Oliver, his pale face still and fragile. Her thoughts drifted. "But he has nothing to do with the Swanson family. How could he be showing signs of backlash?" Master Tam refrained from making further comments, instead offering advice. "Poisons are unpredictable. Don't rely solely on appearances to draw conclusions. This might be a poison we've never encountered before. Focus on finding its source and neutralizing it." Tina didn't dwell on it further. The poison in Oliver's body had penetrated his organs, unlike the case with Kevin.

As she was about to end the call, Master Tam suddenly added, "Oh, by the way, there's sunexpected news about the matter you askedto investigate." Tina, accustomed to her master's tendency to jump topics, remained unfazed. "What is it?" Master Tam's excitement was palpable, his tone brimming with energy. "You've heard of the Langdon family, right? Their family treasure went missing during the last upheaval." "If you can find that treasure, not only will it help you immensely, but it could also easily resolve the backlash poison." Tina raised an eyebrow. "The Jade Armour?" Master Tam exclaimed, "Exactly! According to legend, this artifact, when combined with a skilled practitioner's abilities, can purify any poison in the body-even backlash poison. If used correctly, it could even enhance your abilities." Tina's thoughts raced. "Why didn't the Langdon family mention this before?" "If you had something so valuable, would you advertise it to the world? They'd sooner hide it away than risk losing it." Tina sighed, hanging up the phone. She instructed Nathan to ensure the hospital remained secure before heading to her lab.

As she entered, Wraith happened to be leaving. Spotting Tina, his irritation was evident.

vident. He pulled a jade pendant from his pocket and tossed it to her. "Take it. What a waste of my time!"

Tina caught it with ease, setting her materials on the table The great Spectre scared off by a trinket? When did you grow so timid?"

Wraith glanced at the items she had brought, his expression shifting M "What's that? Tina's lips curved into a'sly smile. "Backlash poison." The words alone made Wraith freeze. His gaze locked onto the blackened needles on the table, and he swallowed hard. "Are you sure?" Tina narrowed her eyes and made a move to take them back. "If you don't believe me, I'll keep it for myself." Wraith, panicking, snatched the bag like it was a priceless treasure. Within moments, he vanished.