Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee

At Ensford High School, there wasn’t supposed to be a gym class today, but Jared Farrell, concerned for Tina, decided to accompany her to school anyway. Upon their arrival at the school’s main entrance, they were greeted by a scene outside Ensford High School. A group of parents had blocked the entrance with a banner proclaiming, “Expel the criminal’s daughter, a pedophile’s daughter does not deserve to teach!”

A middle-aged man, megaphone in hand, stood on a stone pedestal by the roadside, shouting to passersby, “They say like father, like son. What can a man who rapes his own foster daughter teach his? A daughter like that teaching others is not just misleading them; it could lead to scandals!”

Jared Farrell’s car couldn’t get through due to the crowd. Tina, undeterred, stepped out of the car with a calm expression. Jared signaled to the driver, Nathan, and followed her out. As soon as Tina appeared, the crowd recognized her. The man with the megaphone immediately shouted, “That’s Tina Reed!”

Tina looked straight ahead, while Jared gave the man a chilling glance, causing him to shudder and nearly fall off his perch. Annoyed and embarrassed, the man yelled into the megaphone at Tina, “Miss Reed, how can you even show your face at school! The girl your father raped is not only his foster daughter but also a student here. You must have known about your father’s crimes living under the same roof! You’re an accomplice!”

“Is your child in Class 22D?” Tina asked, squinting slightly at him.

“No, no, he’s in Grade 10…” the man began, suspiciously adding, “Why are you asking this? Trying to take revenge on my son?”

“If your child isn’t in my class, what are you doing making a scene here?” Tina countered.

The man was taken aback and then resumed his rant, “Even if my son isn’t your student, the thought of having someone like you in the school is unsettling!”

Tina’s eyes narrowed, her face unreadable, “So, what do you want?”

“Get out of Ensford High School! There’s still a month before their exams. Who knows what could happen in a month!”

“It’s none of your business what happens,” a voice suddenly interjected. Just then, about forty luxury cars swooped into the school entrance, encircling the protesting parents.

The sight was intimidating, and the crowd fell silent instantly. The dramatic arrival was worthy of a gang showdown. Out of the cars stepped a group of well-dressed men and women, all parents of students from Class 22D, led by Velma Lehman’s grandmother. She looked sternly at the protesting parents, “Since Miss Reed arrived, my granddaughter’s grades have jumped from being held back two years in a row to being in the top hundred of her grade. She’s a savior in my granddaughter’s education, and I dare anyone to drive her out!”

“Yes, we were almost giving up on our child, but since Miss Reed’s arrival, his grades have soared! Do you know how hard it was to bring Professor Lininger here? If you drive Miss Reed away, what happens if Professor Lininger leaves too? If my child can’t get into the best university, will you compensate me?”

Albert Sitwell’s family, known for their jade business, also made a strong impression. His mother, adorned in an expensive jade set, pointed fingers, causing the agitated parents to fear for the safety of her jewelry.

Shonna Woodham’s mother, Beatrice, not only came herself but also brought her brother along. Mr. Fanning, still handsome and dignified in middle age, stepped forward, eyeing the crowd. Suddenly, he pointed at the man with the megaphone, now hiding among the people, “Tristan Wardwell, have you finished your quarterly reports? Skipping work to make trouble here? Do you want to be fired?”

“No, no, Mr. Fanning, I’m wrong. I’ll go back right now, please don’t fire me,” Tristan Wardwell, previously so bold, now begged miserably.

Ignoring him, Mr. Fanning continued to spot several others trying to slip away, “And you, and you, and you! Walter White! Lily Brooks! Wendy Clarke! How idle must your department be to let you all skip work? Am I paying you to do nothing?”

“Instead of doing your jobs, you come here to trouble our teacher!”

Following Mr. Fanning’s lead, other Class 22D parents also began to call out their employees in the crowd. There was no choice; most of Ensford’s businesses were controlled by these parents.

Soon, salaries and bonuses were being docked, and attendances were marked absent. The front of Ensford High School erupted into a cacophony of protests, but no one dared to harass Tina anymore.

The school janitors watched, dumbfounded and in awe. The disparity between classes was stark in its influence.

In the end, Tina was escorted into the school by Grandma Lehman holding her hand and Beatrice linking arms with her, surrounded by the protective circle of Class 22D parents. The spectacle was grand.

Jared Farrell, sidelined in the commotion, had never imagined such a scenario.

Tina was deeply touched by her students’ parents today. When she initially joined Ensford High School as the lead teacher, partly due to Amber’s provocation, she was genuinely dedicated to her students in Class 22D. Yet, she had never expected anything in return.

But just now, these parents had stood in front of her, shielding her. Her cold heart warmed slightly, reminiscent of how her mother used to protect her from dangers ten years ago.

As Grandma Lehman was leaving, she held onto Tina’s hand, reluctant to let go, “Tina, don’t take those rumors to heart. If anyone troubles you again, just tell me. I’ll lie down on the ground; let’s see if they dare to bother you after that.”

“Thank you, Grandma Lehman,” Tina chuckled, a rare smile spreading across her lips.

“Ah, you haven’t visited me in so long, you ungrateful girl,” Grandma Lehman complained, “Make sure you come and visit me.”

“I will,” Tina promised with a light smile.

“Miss Reed, thank you for looking after our girl,” Beatrice added, “Since she started school, she’s become much more outgoing.”Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

Also, thanks to the medicine Tina provided, Shonna Woodham’s facial scars had been fading, which delighted both mother and daughter. Although they had paid for the medicine, they were profoundly grateful to Tina.

Hence, upon hearing about the incident, Beatrice immediately contacted Grandma Lehman and then rallied the other parents of Class 22D to come together.

As Tina was heading back to her office, she encountered Professor Lininger walking towards her with a pale, handsome man by his side.