When Zhan Qipei said, "I thought about it a few years ago," Qiao Jing had already quietly approached the yacht.
Looking at his cold and emotionless profile, hearing him say such hopeless words, a sudden sense of desolation surged in Qiao Jing’s heart.
This inexplicable sadness filled her chest, making her whole being feel suppressed.
Perhaps it was because she sympathized with this man’s plight that she felt such sorrow and grief?
After hearing Zhan Qipei’s words, Lu Zijiao was at a loss for words.
After the incident with Qiao Jing, everyone close to Zhan Qipei was well aware of his intense suffering.
He scratched the back of his head, taking quite a while before speaking, "You’ve probably heard enough comforting words over the years, like she’s definitely still alive, she will co back. If I say it again, I guess you can’t bear to hear it."
Zhan Qipei suddenly turned his gaze to the sea, his voice deep and distant, "Perhaps she will never co back..."
Upon hearing this, Lu Zijiao was stunned, his face full of shock.
All these years, Zhan Qipei had never given up on searching for Qiao Jing, which showed he still held hope.
But now, Zhan Qipei was speaking such disheartening words!
The sadness and despair perating his words were heavier and more painful than ever before!
Lu Zijiao snapped back to reality, looking at Zhan Qipei with uncertainty and suspicion, "You wouldn’t... really want to jump, would you?"
Zhan Qipei did not answer his question, still gazing at the shimring sea, speaking to himself in a low tone, "If she were still alive, why wouldn’t she co back to find ?"
"Even if she doesn’t want anymore, could it be that she wouldn’t even care about the three children? The three children have been waiting for her, longing for her to co back every mont, but it’s been so long, and there’s been no news from her. Perhaps she is already gone..."
Seeing Zhan Qipei’s despondent appearance, Lu Zijiao quickly reassured him, "Don’t think like that, she’s just missing, we still can’t be sure if she’s alive or dead. Perhaps she’s not dead!"
Zhan Qipei’s thin lips slightly parted, uttering even lower words, "Then why hasn’t she returned?"
These words left Lu Zijiao at a loss for words.
For a mont, neither of them spoke, and even the air seed to fall silent.
As night approached, the sky gradually darkened, and a cold sea breeze howled in, blowing their garnts and chilling them to the bone.
Suddenly, Zhan Qipei, who had been sitting at the bow, stood up abruptly.
Seeing this, Lu Zijiao’s expression instantly turned vigilant, constantly watching Zhan Qipei’s actions, afraid he might really jump into the sea!
At that mont, Lu Zijiao’s phone vibrated.
He took it out and saw it was a ssage from Zhan Nanjing.
[What’s the situation?]
After reading the ssage, Lu Zijiao imdiately replied.
[Not good!!]
Zhan Nanjing was already very worried, and upon receiving Lu Zijiao’s reply, she beca even more anxious, hastily sending a ssage to instruct Lu Zijiao.
[You must watch over my brother, I’ve noticed his emotions aren’t great these days. He hasn’t slept for several nights, staying up late to work, and is not in good shape!]
After reading this ssage, Lu Zijiao looked up at Zhan Qipei again and noticed that he indeed had dark circles under his eyes and a bit of stubble.
Moreover, his eyes were empty, his expression dark, and he was inching closer to the ship’s edge, clearly looking like he wanted to end it all!!
Seeing Zhan Qipei like this, Lu Zijiao was extrely anxious.
Qiao Jing also noticed Zhan Qipei’s actions and couldn’t help but worry.
She instinctively stepped forward, not realizing she stepped on sothing, suddenly making a creaking noise.
Hearing the noise, Lu Zijiao turned his head, looking in the direction the sound ca from.
Seeing him turn to look, Qiao Jing quickly dodged to the side.
Due to the angle, Lu Zijiao didn’t see the person, only caught sight of a piece of exposed clothing.
He casually asked, "Who? Who’s there?"
Qiao Jing didn’t respond, taking steps to leave.
Lu Zijiao muttered doubtfully, "Could it be that heaven showed rcy, and Qiao Jing is back?"
Upon hearing this, Zhan Qipei, who had been staring at the sea lost in thought, suddenly snapped back to his senses.
He glanced in the direction of Lu Zijiao’s gaze, also seeing that exposed piece of clothing.
Without ti to think, Zhan Qipei quickly ran down from the yacht to chase the owner of that piece of clothing.
Seeing the man suddenly chasing in her direction, Qiao Jing hurriedly turned and ran.
If Zhan Qipei and Lu Zijiao discovered her, they would definitely question why she followed them here.
She really didn’t know how to explain this, so she could only run first...
On the beach, fishnets were drying on bamboo poles, and Qiao Jing weaved through the gaps of the fishnets, with Zhan Qipei hot on her trail.
Twisting and turning, Qiao Jing heard the footsteps behind her gradually fade, thinking she was about to shake off the man.
However, just as she was about to sigh in relief, a large hand suddenly reached out from behind the fishnet on her right, accurately grabbing her arm.
The large hand gripped tightly, forcing her to stop.
Zhan Qipei looked at the slender arm he was holding, the familiar sensation in his palm.
Then, his eyes fell on the woman’s silhouette.
This figure was so similar to the one he yearned for in his dreams!
At this mont, the coldness on Zhan Qipei’s face shattered, and the words that escaped his thin lips trembled uncontrollably, "Qiao Jing..."
Qiao Jing could feel his intense emotions, discerning that he was calling for his missing wife, not her, Qiao Jing.
She took a deep breath and slowly turned her head, "You’ve got the wrong person."
Zhan Qipei was montarily stunned, then suddenly released his grip, his long brows furrowing, "Why is it you?"
At this mont, Lu Zijiao also caught up.
Seeing Qiao Jing, Lu Zijiao was quite surprised, speaking with a face full of astonishnt, "Third Miss Qiao? Why are you here?!"
Qiao Jing was montarily speechless, not knowing how to answer this question.
Even as clever as she was, she couldn’t suddenly think of a reasonable reason to explain her presence here.
She couldn’t very well say she was out for a walk, especially given the coincidence of walking to this exact spot.
Moreover, there was quite a distance from the hotel to here...
Seeing Qiao Jing’s silence, Lu Zijiao suspiciously speculated, "You wouldn’t have... followed here, would you?"
Qiao Jing lightly pressed her lips, still unable to respond.
Her silence was tantamount to confirming Lu Zijiao’s speculation.
Feeling it strange that she had followed him, Lu Zijiao couldn’t help but ask curiously, "Third Miss Qiao, what do you an by this?"
At this point, Qiao Jing no longer wanted to make any excuses.
She glanced at Lu Zijiao and spoke truthfully, "When you were on the phone earlier, I overheard sothing and got a bit worried..."
Upon hearing this, Lu Zijiao instinctively turned to look at Zhan Qipei.
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