Hearing this, I felt somewhat relieved. Even though they hadn't found my body, saving one person was still good.
Huang Ying was taken away in a daze. However, the journey had traumatized her. She not only resisted anyone approaching but also refused food and water. Her mental state was very poor, making communication and conversation impossible.
Lu Shiyan was clearly dissatisfied with this outcome. Pointing at Huang Ying, he said coldly, "We haven't found Wanwan. What's the point of taking her back?"
My father also looked weary. He had barely slept for a day and a night. Rubbing the bridge of his nose, he said, "Manager Qin has wide connections; he might find out something. This money had to be spent anyway. Since we know this girl, consider it accumulating some virtue for Su Wan."
"A wasted trip. Where exactly is Wanwan?"
Lu Shiyan grew increasingly irritable. Thinking of the previous findings, his face visibly darkened.
"If she wasn't kidnapped, then has she really already..."
He didn't utter the word "dead," but his expression was full of gloom. "Dad, should we report this to the police?"
"No! Absolutely not."
My father flatly refused. "Don't forget why Su Wan disappeared. Once the police are involved and this gets out, it won't benefit the Lu or Su families. Even Ning'an would be dragged into it. The losses would be immeasurable."
"But Wanwan still has no leads. I'm really afraid she's already..."
Lu Shiyan couldn't sit still anymore. He thought the worst outcome would be me being violated, but he never imagined I wasn't even in a compound.
It was as if the last bit of strength had been drained from him. Now, he had lost all direction, only wanting to find me as soon as possible, no matter the cost.
"No!" My father said decisively. "I don't believe my daughter is that fragile. Would she commit suicide just because you jilted her? Or was it a vendetta? There has to be a motive. She was always kind-hearted; she wouldn't have enemies."
"We must have missed something. Let's search for her properly after we return. We absolutely cannot involve the police."
"Alright then." Lu Shiyan, never very decisive, was easily swayed by my father's words.
Both exhausted from the long day, they fell into a deep sleep on the plane.
As soon as they got off the plane, amidst the swirling snow, I saw Huang Ying's parents.
They were a simple, honest couple. Her mother worked as a nanny for families, and her father sold fried rice outside a primary school.
Despite their difficult circumstances, they raised an outstanding daughter.
Because her mother was efficient and diligent, her employers trusted her deeply. Upon hearing the news, even the employer's family came.
I saw the couple hug Huang Ying tightly. The employer's son stood watching Huang Ying, several times looking like he wanted to rush forward but holding back.
In his young eyes, I saw deep affection.
How wonderful.
At this moment, I envied Huang Ying. She had parents who loved her, a lover. Once she overcame her psychological trauma, she might have a bright future.
But I have nothing left.
The Huang couple knelt before my father, kowtowing repeatedly in gratitude. Even the employer's family exchanged pleasantries with Lu Shiyan, thanking him for his great help.
Then, the young man walked up to the dazed Huang Ying. Restraining the urge to hug her, his eyes held not a trace of disgust, only gentleness. The corners of his eyes were red, his voice trembling. "You're back."
Huang Ying's pupils dilated. Her blank face gradually showed a reaction.
She suddenly threw herself at the young man, tears streaming down like rain.
I reached out, wanting to catch the snowflakes falling from the sky.
Under this overcast sky, my body seemed even fainter.
Perhaps soon, like these snowflakes, I will vanish silently, without anyone even noticing.