Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 347: The Art Exhibition

As Tina had predicted, Jasper was released soon. Shortly after his release, the police issued a statement

confirming that Jasper had no involvement in Natalie's death. Regarding Willow, extensive investigations

revealed no suspicious activity on her part either. Despite the police announcement, netizens remained

unconvinced. Many posts circulated online, asserting that while Jasper and Willow were not murderers, their

affair was real, and Jasper's betrayal of Natalie was undeniable. The online discussion about this matter

remained fervent, causing Jasper and Willow's reputations to plummet.

Logan only learned about Lily being Jasper's daughter the following afternoon. Being older and rarely online, he

had spent the previous day on an outdoor excursion with an old friend. The Farrell family members naturally

didn't bother him with the news. By the the returned, the intewas abuzz with the story, making it

impossible for Logan to remain unaware. Furious, he stormed into the nursing hand scolded Muff thoroughly.

Muff was so berated that he nearly passed out! Still seething, Logan then returned to Whispering Pines to

reprimand Jasper and declared he would not attend Lily's banquet. After venting his anger, he went back to the

nursing home.

Upon arrival, Logan discovered his room had been ransacked-everything was gone, even the bed! Enraged, Muff

roared, "Logan Farrell! You old coot! Why doesn't lightning strike you down?!"

Two days later, the online criticism of Jasper and Willow subsided somewhat. Jasper frequently visited the

hospital to see Lily. Except for Juliet, Damian, and Griffin, other members of the Reed family becnoticeably

less enthusiastic toward Tina; they would only exchange superficial greetings without further conversation. Tina

didn't mind their attitude at all.

Tina found a teacher for Zackary-Velma! Initially, she planned to ask Professor Lininger for help finding a teacher

for Zackary. However, Professor Lininger had gone to personally fetch Amy from the mountains after Carson's

background was clarified. Amy was Ethan's childhood friend and Professor Lininger's adopted daughter. After

graduating, she volunteered to teach in remote areas for twenty years. Given that her teaching location was

several thousand kilometers from Ashbury, Professor Lininger felt uneasy letting her travel alone and decided to

accompany her back.

Moreover, Carson had left for an academic competition abroad a month ago and was just preparing to return.

With Amy and Carson reuniting with Ethan and Professor Lininger busy with these matters, Tina thought it best

to find a kind- hearted teacher to guide Zackary through his psychological trauma from multiple incidents since

moving from Ensford to Ashbury. Velma volunteered enthusiastically upon hearing this.

Tina agreed without hesitation since Velma was not only top of her class but also had a good temperament. Tina

felt reassured having Velma teach Zackary.

Just as Tina settled Zackary in, Jared called. "Tina, I've arrived," Jared's warm voice carried a unique charm.

Tina responded affirmatively and headed out. Jared's car was parked at Whispering Pines' entrance-it was still

that inconspicuous sedan. She opened the door and was about to fasten her seatbelt when Jared beat her to it.

As he leaned closer to secure her seatbelt, a faint scent of tobacco wafted from him-not unpleasant at all. Tina

glanced at him sideways, "Has Vivienne arrived?"

Vivienne had previously invited her to an art exhibition; though Tina wasn't particularly interested in art

exhibitions, she agreed out of respect for Logan. Originally scheduled for a few days ago, the exhibition had been

postponed due to unforeseen events.

"Yes," Jared replied as he started the car in a neutral tone. "She went with Walter."

Tina paused momentarily, "Walter too?"

"The exhibition is organized by Walter," Jared explained calmly.

"He's quite artistic!" Tina remarked with a smile.

Jared chuckled softly, "They've been restless lately."

Raising an eyebrow, Tina teased, "So Uncle Jared wantsto help you fight monsters?"

Jared cleared his throat lightly before continuing seriously, "Tina, someone within the Farrell family is still hiding

in the shadows; | haven't identified them yet."

Tina's lips curled slightly upward, "Understood."

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They fell silent after that.

Soon enough, they arrived at the art gallery where Vivienne and Walter were already waiting outside. Seeing

them approach, Vivienne greeted them warmly with a smile, "Jared, Tina! You're here?" Walter merely glanced at

Jared and Tina with evident impatience and didn't bother greeting them.

"Let's go inside," Jared responded coolly before leading Tina into the gallery without much expression.

Watching their retreating figures made Vivienne's eyes narrow briefly before she quickly composed herself and

followed them inside. Naturally, Walter trailed behind as well.

Inside the gallery

The gallery was exquisitely decorated; spaintings on the walls were clearly valuable at first glance. Vivienne

soon encountered sacquaintances and went over to greet them while Walter left temporarily to handle

smatters as the gallery owner.

This left only Jared and Tina together.

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As they walked deeper into the gallery glancing at various paintings along their way Tina asked Jared curiously

"Are all these painted by him?"

Had she been out of touch with society for too long? She recognized several paintings on these walls but

remembered different artists' names instead of Walter's!

"Sare by artists he's signed contracts with; a small portion is his own work," Jared pointed towards a nearby

display case indicating specific pieces "Mostly those over there."

Following his direction towards those rather unsophisticated artworks made Tina's eyebrows twitch slightly in

disbelief "That's definitely his style!"

Jared smirked "Indeed."

Continuing forward without much interest in these less refined pieces suddenly caught someone's discussion

"This painting is truly remarkable; | think it's worth collecting more than any other here." "Why isn't there an

artist's name? | wanted to commission another piece from them."

"Can we specify which artist? I'd like one too!"

Intrigued by what could attract such attention amidst these mediocre works Tina walked over followed closely by

Jared.

Stopping before one particular painting, she froze staring intensely radiating an aura of hostility. And noticing

something unusual about it, Jared looked up narrowing his eyes too.

Indeed, its quality stood out among others. Despite being just simple silhouette, the painting conveyed profound

solitude through its composition and colors but what truly shocked them both-the subject depicted within

unmistakably resembled Natalie!