The Dunn family's residence was naturally in the Upper City as well. They were an established family with a respectable history. When Mr. and Mrs. Dunn learned that her younger brother had actually managed to invite Li Wei over, they hurried out to greet him. After exchanging pleasantries, Li Wei said he wanted to see Alice's room. Neither of them objected.
Alice's room looked no different from any ordinary little girl's bedroom. Li Wei walked inside, looked around, and asked a question.
"Has anyone tidied up in here?"
"No."
Mrs. Dunn answered hurriedly.
"The police investigated at the time and told us to preserve the evidence, so I left the room exactly as it was... I keep thinking that perhaps, as long as it stays this way, that child will come back someday..."
As she spoke, Mrs. Dunn could not hold back her sobs, and Mr. Dunn gathered her into his arms.
"Hmm..."
Li Wei nodded silently, then began carefully examining the room before him.
A clean, tidy bed, a dressing table, a desk, a bookcase, and a wardrobe-the standard furnishings for a household of their social standing. There was a window in the wall. Li Wei went over to inspect it and found that it was locked tight and could not be opened.
There were no signs of the door's lock having been forced, either.
"What did the police say?"
Li Wei asked as he investigated. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn exchanged a glance, then Mr. Dunn spoke.
"The police said an outsider most likely broke in and abducted Alice..."
"But there were no threatening letters or demands for ransom, were there?"
"That's right, so..."
Mr. Dunn did not know what else to say. The police had certainly worked very hard, but he also understood that the entire affair was