Surprised Wife With Twins
Chapter 1413: United Efforts

Chapter 1413: United Efforts

"Could she have fallen into the water?" Monica asked in a soft voice,glancing at Rowan and then at Tristan, her tone tinged with sadness."What if it was hypoglycemia? She wouldn't have been able to controlherself or even call for help when she fainted.” Rowan shook his head,not daring to think. "We've already sent people to search for her in theriver. I'm afraid of what we might replace." Only he knew that at themoment of the incident, he had heard a terrified scream, but it hadbeen just a fleeting sound.

Everyone fell silent... The wind was cool, sometimes chilling to thebone. Indeed, if they had to search the river, what good outcome couldthere be? They all knew from the news that most of the time, what wasretrieved from the water was a lifeless body.

After a while, Rowan spoke up, “Let's eat something first." He looked atthem again, the corners of his lips lifting in a polite attempt to lightenthe atmosphere. As a doctor, he had seen life and death many times,but when it happened to Claire, Rowan couldn't remain as calm asusual. After all, she was someone who had entered his heart.

Tristan's emotions were extremely complicated. He had once foughtwith Rowan because of Claire. Today, as he searched for her, hewanted to confront Rowan about why he had brought her out withoutprotecting her properly. However, due to Monica's presence, Tristanheld back. He knew his place and getting angry again would beinappropriate.

Night fell, and the ancient town lit up with festive decorations,everything as it was the day before. On the third floor of an inn, DaphneWells sat on the balcony, separated from Rowan and Claire's room by awooden wall. The room was now dark and silent. She held a cup of tea,looking at the dazzling night scene across the river.

The ancient town had transformed, with colorful lights illuminating thestreets, rocks, river, and rows of stilted houses in a breathtakingdisplay. She gazed calmly at the river, its waters dyed red by the lights,a mysterious smile playing at the corners of her lips. She thought toherself that Claire must have drowned, and no matter if the police werealerted, they would only replace a bloated corpse. It had already been solong.

Daphne Wells reveled in her unprecedented joy, imagining that oneday, she would be with Rowan, marry him, and become a dutiful wifeand loving mother. She even envisioned having two children with himand living a harmonious life.

At eleven o'clock that night, Rowan, Tristan, and Monica had foundnothing. After dinner, they searched again, but the chances of replaceingher were becoming slimmer. The police continued to search the riverbut had not yet informed the Russell family.

"You've all been busy all day without a break," Rowan saidapologetically, looking at Monica and then Tristan. “Let's go back to theinn and rest. She must be exhausted from wearing high heels all day.”Indeed, Monica was tired but had not said anything. She felt that if shetook another thousand steps, her legs would give out.

Tristan was in a terrible mood. It wasn't until he saw the wearyexpression on Monica's face that he realized she had been runningaround with him all day without even a drink of water. Glancing atMonica and then back at Rowan, he said, "Alright, let's keep in touch byphone if there's any news-any news at all," including the bad news.

If it weren't for Monica accompanying him, Tristan would likely havesearched all night. He didn't rely solely on the police; he had alsosummoned professional search and rescue teams. "Thank you fortoday,” Rowan said, filled with gratitude, and bowed deeply to him. Thetwo men had finally put their differences aside and were now workingtogether.

Tristan patted Rowan's shoulder. "I think it's necessary to inform theRussell family," he said, because this was not a simple missing personcase-the consequences could be unimaginable. Rowan nodded, sayinghe would consider it.

He had taken Claire from Finnley's care, and now... he had lost her.How could he face the consequences? He wanted to wait a little longer,hoping for Claire's return, a miracle to happen. Rowan still clung to aglimmer of hope.