After the major search, the Lucas family had returned to its peaceful state.
In the first two days, Emily Taylor and Lily would try to speak in whispers while keeping the television volume up.
After the next two days, Emily Taylor had completely returned to her usual self.
She seemingly didn't take the matter to heart anymore.
Lily wanted to persuade her, but firstly she was busy lately, and also needed to continue visiting the elders with status within the Lucas family.
Secondly, she felt that speaking up for Austin Lucas in front of Emily Taylor was always inappropriate.
Therefore, for these two reasons, Lily no longer mentioned to Emily Taylor that she actually still believed in Austin Lucas.
...
This afternoon, just as Lily got home ready to eat, she suddenly received a text message on her cell phone.
'Grand Crystal Hotel, Room 9, French Restaurant, 3rd floor.'
A text message, abrupt and without context, from an unnamed number.
