Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 742: Austin Stands Up The Dyer family had a rare day together at home, as Elsa was not working. The atmosphere was tense as they all sat around Austin, who was in his wheelchair. Even young Sally's eyes were filled with anticipation and nervousness. Only Tina and Jared remained calm, standing to the side.

"Try it, push down on the arms of the wheelchair and stand up," Tina encouraged.

Austin took a deep breath, his gaze meeting Tina's hopeful eyes. The girl's slight smile, relaxed as if she had foreseen the outcome, steadied Austin's nerves. He clenched his fists and inhaled deeply. Elsa stood rigid, silent, her clenched hands behind her back betraying her tension. Her in-laws had tears in their eyes and were trembling.

Sally stepped forward and leaned against Austin.

"Dad, you can do it," she encouraged.

"Okay," Austin replied solemnly, gently pushing his daughter away. He placed his hands on the wheelchair as Tina had instructed and gradually applied more pressure.

"My God!" Elsa exclaimed in shock, covering her mouth as tears instantly began to fall. Until today, she had never imagined that this man, who spent most of his tin a wheelchair except when sleeping, could one day stand before her again. Even after meeting Tina, she hadn't harbored much hope. But now, at this moment, he was actually standing, albeit unsteadily, something she had never dared dream of before. Austin was even more excited.

"I... I'm really standing? Am I really standing?!" he exclaimed.

"Do you see? Our son, our son is standing up! This is wonderful, absolutely wonderful!" exclaimed Mrs. Dyer, her face wrinkled and soaked with tears.

Mr. Dyer, barely holding himself together, added, "You see! Miss Reed, thank you. Without you, who knows what our lives would be like now. You are truly a blessing to our family." Mr. Dyer began to kneel in gratitude, but Tina quickly steadied him.

"Mr. Dyer, please, there's no need for that. Elsa is my benefactor, and I'm merely repaying her kindness." Jared also helped, saying to Mrs. Dyer, "Please, get up." "Dad, Mom, don't do this. If anyone should kneel, it should be me. Tina, thank you so much," Elsa said, finally recovering from her shock. As she began to kneel, Tina quickly helped her up, saying softly, "Elsa, do you want to shorten my life?" Elsa hurriedly explained, "I didn't mean to..." Tina interrupted her, "Between us, there's no need for formalities. I just happen to know a bit about medicine. I would help anyone I cacross in need, so don't think of it as a big favor. The things you've givenare worth hundreds of millions; this is nothing in comparison." Elsa, about to express more thanks, listened to Tina and replied, "Alright, then no more formalities. From now on, if there's ever anything you need, I will not let you down." Tina smiled, "Good." Jared brought over a prepared cane.

"Your husband's legs have suffered from long-term muscle atrophy. Though he can now stand, there's still a difficult period of rehabilitation ahead before he can walk normally." Tina added, "Your husband's rehabilitation will need assistance. Since you have to work and the elders are aging, I'll help you find a trustworthy nutritionist to ease your mind." Elsa shook her head, "No need, Miss Reed, you've already helped us a lot, and I cannot trouble you further. I have taken smedical courses before, and I can manage Austin's rehabilitation on my own." Over the years, due to Austin's illness, she had attended smedical courses, though only superficially. Nonetheless, she felt capable of aiding Austin's recovery.

Tina didn't insist.

"Alright, you decide for yourself." Suddenly remembering something, Tina said, "I heard from Jennie that you studied business management in college?" Elsa nodded, "Yes, but it has been many years since I've worked in that field. I've been busy with my husband's treatment recently and almost forgot. I wanted to invite your parents to dinner. Now that Austin can finally stand, it's something to celebrate. I thought we could arrange a dinner together in the next few days." She already knew that Tina was not Hugo and Jennie's biological daughter, but their adoptive one. She had always thought highly of the Hugo couple, and now even more so.

How many among the elite could raise an adopted daughter so well and maintain such a close relationship? And since Tina had helped her significantly, she was very grateful to the Hugo couple.

Tina said, "I've been quite busy lately; I might not make it to dinner, but my parents should have time. However, I wanted to tell you that my father would like you to join his company to manage the sales team." Elsa paused, "Ah? The Reed family's perfcompany? Their company has developed so well, the management team must be good, right?" "My father currently manages the sales team, and he's too busy. He wants stto spend with his family. If you go, he could take a break," Tina explained, pursing her lips.

"The salary would be fifty thousand a month, plus a year-end bonus." After a pause, Tina added, "Of course, it can't compare to the Dyer family back in the day, but it's up to you." "I would love to!" Elsa replied without hesitation.

"Such a great opportunity, why wouldn't I want to go? The Reed family's perfcompany has firmly established itself in Ashbury and will be going public soon, not to mention the excellent pay. I'm very eager to go."

Before she knew Tina, Elsa had seen a recruitment ad from Hugo's company and had been tempted, but considering her own situation with the powerful Bailey family, she feared. that Hugo might reject her application just like other companies would upon seeing her resume. So, at that time, she only dared to think about it, but not pursue it further.

Now, with this opportunity right before her, why wouldn't she take it?

They no longer had to fear Ella Bailey, and her husband could stand again; everything was moving in a positive direction! She could earn a substantial salary, perhaps even beca manager someday. All was looking bright, and she eagerly anticipated the future. Seeing her agreement, Tina nodded, "Okay, then I'll tell him. I have to go; I have other matters to attend to."