A few minutes later, the rain finally poured down.It was only four o'clock in the afternoon, but it seemed
as though the night had already fallen.
The sky was very dark and gloomy.
Forty minutes later In Ensfield Wendy finally arrived at the gate of No.1 Villa.
She was still wearing her filming clothes, and her whole body was drenched in the rain.
Not only that, her hair was stuck to her cheeks.
At that moment, she leaned against the gate, gasping for breath.
She appeared to have exhausted her energy, but she still managed to run again to the villa.
"Miss Wendy has arrived."
"Miss Wendy is back."
The servants rushed in and reported one after another.
Wendy was about to reach the door when Ryan walked out of the villa.She was in a mess, and he felt
sorry for her.
Nevertheless, he did not let his emotions get a hold of him.He quickly walked up to her, an umbrella in
his hand.He held the umbrella over Wendy, protecting her against the rain.
"Ryan..."
Wendy grabbed his sleeve tightly that her knuckles turned white.
While trying her best to hold back her tears, she raised her head and asked in a trembling voice, "Any
news?"
"We're still investigating."
"When did it happen?"
"About an hour ago."
Ryan took off his coat and put it on Wendy's shoulder.
"The two kids went home safely after school.But twenty minutes later, Precious realized that Ray was
nowhere in sight.I've already asked the security guard, and he said that Ray left the villa fifty minutes
ago.He hasn't come back since."
The instant he finished speaking, a lightning bolt lit up the sky, illuminating Wendy's pale face.
It was followed by a loud clap of thunder, which echoed into the distance.
Without thinking, Wendy ran out like crazy.
She had only taken a few steps before Ryan strode after her and grabbed her wrist, stopping her from
taking another step.
"Let me go! I said let me go!"
"Wendy, calm down!"
‘'Calm down? Ray is missing, and there's no news about his whereabouts.How can I calm down?’'
Wendy asked inwardly.
She tried her best to shake off his hand, but it was like an iron clamp, firmly holding her wrist and
unwilling to let go.
"Ryan, let me go! I'm begging you.I must look for Ray "Wendy, I've already sent my men to look for him
and review the surveillance footage."
But Wendy still refused to give up.She could not trust other people.She would look for him herself.
"Let me go!" she yelled.
"No!"Ryan insisted.
"If I let you go out alone, something might happen to you.Look at yourself! Are you sure you'll be able
to find Ray in that state?"
"I just want to find my son.Let me go now!" Wendy tried her best to wriggle free from his grasp but to no
avail.
All she wanted at the moment was to find her son.
Nobody could stop her from doing so.
With red eyes, she lowered her head and bit Ryan on the wrist.She bit hard until her teeth pierced his
skin.
A few seconds later, Wendy could taste the metallic tinge of blood.
Even so, Ryan remained unmoved.He did not even make a sound, nor did he wince in pain.It was as
though her bite was not at all painful as he still held her hand tightly.
Realizing that hurting Ryan was futile, Wendy finally stopped.
"Ryan, please let me go.I'm begging you.I'm going to look for Ray.Maybe he's not missing.Maybe he's
just playing outside, or trapped in someplace because of the heavy rain.Maybe..."
Unable to take her anxiousness any longer, Wendy covered her face and wept.Even she could not
convince herself with such excuses.
Ray had always been an obedient and sensible child.He never went out alone.
Wendy tried to recall the possible culprits behind Ray's disappearance.
When she returned from abroad, she had simple relationships with people.
Except for Ruben, Cacia, and Eris, she had never offended anyone in her life.
That reminded her—Evie was also included in the list.
However, she was already dead, so she could not possibly be involved.
‘'Wait...The headlines were all about me.The netizens cursed and scrutinized me.Some even
threatened to kill my whole family.’' Wendy could not help but shudder at the thought of them.
She took out her phone and dialed Raymond's smart watch, hoping he would finally answer.
Unfortunately, she got the same response as before.She dialed again, but he did not answer.She tried
yet again, still, no response.
'Why isn't he answering?'
"Answer the phone, Ray.Answer the damn phone!"
"Calm down!" Ryan snapped.
"Fuck off!" Wendy roared.
"Ray is my son, my flesh and blood! I've been care of him alone since he was born.Stop asking me to
calm down.It's easy for you to say because he's not your son.You don't understand how I feel!"
Ray was her life.
Whenever Wendy thought that something happened to him, her heart would ache as though it was
pierced by a knife.
At that moment, she raised her head and looked Ryan in the eye.
Then, with a sneer, she asked coldly, "If Precious went missing, would you still be so calm?"
"Wendy!"
"You must be happy that this happened.You like me.You want me to marry you.But Ray is my child—a
burden that you don't want to carry yourself.If he disappears and be in danger, you'll be happy, won't
you?"
Lightning flashed around them, followed by a loud rumble of thunder.
Boom!
For a moment, it seemed as though they were the only ones in the world.
The melancholy in Ryan's eyes could be seen.His eyes were like those of an abandoned wolf—cold
and sad.He held the umbrella tighter.
Through gritted teeth, he said, "Wendy, do you really think that I'm like that?"
"Just let me go!"
It was only then that Ryan let go of her.
Wendy was caught off guard that she fell into the mud, which splashed all over her face.However, she
did not care about that.She quickly got up from the ground and ran like a bullet.
There was only one thought in her mind.She was going to find Ray no matter what! The instant she
rushed out, Ryan threw the umbrella he was holding and chased after her.
At that moment, it began to rain heavily.
Ryan's body got soaked in the rain the instant he let go of the umbrella.
Behind him, Luke hurriedly fetched an umbrella and rushed over to the two.
When he ran, he held the umbrella up for Ryan and loudly protested, "Ryan, you can't do this!"
"Go back!" Ryan fired back.
"Ryan—"
"I said, go back! Wait for the news and update me at once." Luke stopped in his tracks.
Worry and apprehension could be seen on his face.
"Then you..."
"I'll go with Wendy."
Luke hesitated for a moment, but Ryan had already left.
Luke could not help but stamp his feet in exasperation.
'’I'm fine with you looking for Ray, but you should've at least brought an umbrella with you!'’
In all honesty, Luke was both furious and frustrated.
However, he did not dare to disobey Ryan's order for fear that news about Raymond's whereabouts
would come after he left.
If that happened, he would not be able to pass on the news to Wendy and Ryan in time.
Albeit reluctant, he had no choice but to go back to the villa.
"Mr.Luke!" one of the servants greeted.
"Fuck off! If you don't have anything better to do, go and look for Ray.I'll reward you if you find
him.Hurry up!"
Upon hearing that, the servants rushed into the rain with umbrellas one after another.
In the living room, Luke was standing by the telephone, waiting anxiously for updates.
Meanwhile, Precious was sitting on the floor, crying so hard that her eyes had become red and swollen.
"Uncle Luke!"she called in a trembling voice.
"Precious, why are you sitting here? The floor's cold.Get up."
Precious sniffed and lifted her tear-stained face.
"Uncle Luke, will something bad happen to Ray?" she asked worriedly.
Luke was upset as well, but he did not show it to the little girl.
Instead, he squatted beside her and comforted her in the softest voice he could muster, "No.I promise
you, I'll find Ray and bring him back home safely."
"Really?"
Luke raised his hand and swore, "I give my word of honor."
Precious sniffed again, but this time, she seemed to have calmed down a little.
"But...do you have honor?" she retorted.
Luke was speechless.
"What? How could I have no honor?”
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