Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

Ruud looked at Boris and asked, "How have you been these years?"

"How could he have been? Just muddling through, doing nothing of substance," Leo scoffed coldly, thinking of his other two sons, who each had their unique accomplishments in their respective fields. Only Boris stayed at home. If he had simply managed the Pace family estate well, that would have been enough, but he was always up to tricks.

The last time he was poisoned, he had started to investigate but then stopped.

Not investigating didn't mean Boris wasn't involved.

He didn't pursue it to protect Boris!

The fact that he had been poisoned was bound to come out eventually, and once Ruud found out-knowing his temper-he would surely take Boris's life.

Leo had always been known for his fairness and integrity. In the past, he would have made the same decision as Ruud.

But in recent years, Ruud and Edwin were not at home, and only Boris stayed by his side.

Although this son was no achiever, he took good care of him.

He was old now and only wanted to see his family in harmony, not the grief of an elder burying a younger.

So, he had covered up for Boris this time.

But...

Leo glanced unconsciously at Ruud.

Ruud had probably returned this time for this very issue. With his capabilities, if he seriously started to investigate, it might be impossible to keep it hidden.

Thinking this, Leo felt a headache coming on.

Boris had wanted to speak, but hearing such an assessment from his father, he remained silently upset.

Ruud, with his eagle-like gaze, watched Boris for a few seconds before saying, "Dad, many things are honed over time. Wasn't I also a clueless young fool once?"

Leo was stunned. He had never before spoken a word in defense of Boris.

He had never taught Boris a lesson, and that was already merciful, but today he actually spoke for him?

Could he already know?

Impossible!

He had been on the battlefield for years, where information was scarce. Even if he wanted to investigate something, it would take days to send and receive messages, and he might not find out anything. He had covered up the incident from the start. Even if Ruud wanted to investigate, it would take time.

He must be testing!

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With this thought, he looked at Boris, trying to signal him not to speak carelessly.

But then, Ruud spoke again, "Boris, don't take Dad's words to heart."

Boris widened his eyes in disbelief, looking at Ruud. Was this really his elder brother?

Had someone else taken over his soul?

As Boris fell silent, Ruud casually glanced at him and asked, "What? You think I'm not qualified to talk to you?"

Boris jerked in surprise and quickly said, "What are you talking about? I just haven't gotten used to you being so nice all of a sudden. Don't worry, I haven't taken Dad's words to heart."

Ruud suddenly laughed, "In the past, the battlefield inevitably made me harsh, but now I'll be staying home more often and will temper my harshness."

Boris was shocked, "You're going to stay at home? You're not going back to the battlefield?"

Ruud apparently wasn't leaving.

How could this be?

Would he ever rise again? Leo and Edwin were startled for a moment. Leo was the first to speak, "Is this your own decision, or the country's decision?"

He knew Ruud well; the battlefield was his home, and unless it was an order from the country, he would never leave his battlefield. After his initial shock, Edwin smiled and said, "It's good that Ruud is coming back. I won't leave either. We brothers haven't really spent time together over the years. From now on, let's enjoy our lives here in Ashbury."

As you reach the final pages, remember that 000005s.org is your destination for the complete story. Share the joy of reading with others and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away! "Hmm," Ruud grunted, then looked at Leo and explained, "It was my own decision. I have submitted an application to the country, and it has been approved."

Originally, Leo was happy about Ruud's return, but at that moment, he felt inexplicably panicked. He always felt that their return would bring chaos to the Pace family. This was not what he wanted to see. Suddenly, Leo coughed violently again, and Ruud, patting his back, asked as if casually, "Dad, what's wrong?" Being far on the battlefield, no one had told him about Leo being poisoned, so he pretended not to know.

Leo was about to say it was nothing when Boris interjected, slightly indignant, "It's all because of Jared and that Tina, they almost killed Dad."

As soon as he said this, Edwin's expression changed, and he said, "Boris, hasn't this been explained already? What are you talking about?"

Previously, Tina's attitude had indeed annoyed him, but it turned out they had wrongfully blamed someone. This was confirmed by their father himself, how could it be wrong? Hearing this, Leo's mustache bristled with anger, "What nonsense are you spouting in front of your older brother, do I not know who harmed me?" That damn fool! Did he think his brother was as dumb as he was?

"Father, please calm down," Edwin hurriedly tried to soothe him. Leo looked at Ruud and said, "Don't listen to this nonsense; those two are fine." "What happened?" Ruud asked nonchalantly.

"At that time, Jared brought a box of supplements for Dad. After eating them, Dad was poisoned and fainted, but fortunately, it wasn't serious," Edwin explained.

"It definitely wasn't Jared who did this. I know what kind of person he is; otherwise, I wouldn't have just eaten what he sent," Ruud responded.

"How could it not be him? Then who else could it be?" Boris couldn't help but interject again. Leo was so angry he almost spewed blood. This idiot, does he have to speak nonsense?

Ruud, with a deep look, scanned them silently, not saying a word. Edwin intervened to change the subject, "Alright, it's not easy to have you back, let's talk about something happy." As soon as he said this, Leo visibly brightened, "Right, Ruud has finally come back. Let's talk about happy things and not dwell on these trivial family matters."

"Hmm," Ruud simply hummed in agreement and said no more.