Chapter 3
Mr. Smith sighed. "How could a young girl have enemies?"
Yes, I was only 23 years old and hadn't even graduated from college yet! But I was dead.
Mr. Smith looked at my corpse' photos. Then, he picked up the photo of my thigh and noticed there was a birthmark. "This girl actually has a birthmark. It's large."
Dad leaned over and saw the birthmark on my thigh. He sighed. I thought Dad remembered me. So, I was excited and wanted to shout, "Yes, that's a birthmark. It's my birthmark. Dad, that's me!"
But Dad just sighed and said, "Yes, there is a large birthmark on the thigh." Then, he muttered, "It's as the same as Winnie's."
Mr. Smith was excited. He pointed at the birthmark. "By investigating from this birthmark, we should be able to confirm the identity of the deceased soon."
Chapter 4
Because of the brutality of the case, the superiors attached great importance to it. During these days, almost everyone in the police force stayed in the police station.
When it was dark, Yuki called Dad. She sounded aggrieved. "Dad, why haven't you come back yet?"
Dad took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes. Then, he spoke softly, "Yuki, I have been busy with a major case these days, and I may have to stay in the police station for a few days. I just ordered takeout for you. Please bear with it for a few days. After I finishes the case, I will take you to enjoy your favorite seafood buffet."
Standing beside Dad, I saw him treat Yuki with tenderness, which he never showed me, and I felt brokenhearted.
Sometimes, I felt strange. I was the younger sister, and Yuki was already 30 years old. But for Dad, Yuki was the one who would never grow up. Although I was seven years younger than Yuki, I was always taught to give in to Yuki.
Dad considered this as humility.
So, my clothes and food were Yuki's leftovers. Even on my birthday, I only could eat the leftover cake.
After hearing Dad's words, Yuki still felt aggrieved, but she was obedient. "Okay. Dad, take care of your health."
For Yuki's concern, Dad felt relaxed and smiled happily.
After hanging up the phone, Mr. Smith teased, "Mr. Jones, you're lucky. Both of your daughters are filial."
Dad replied, "Thanks."
"By the way, why hasn't Winnie brought you dinner today?"
When hearing my name, Dad was stunned for a moment.
Chapter 5
I thought Dad must have been too busy. Otherwise, how could he think there was anything wrong when I didn't contact him all day?
In the past, every time Dad didn't come home due to work, I called him. If I knew that he would stay at the police station all night, I would prepare food and bring it to the police station, just in case Dad forgot to have a meal for work.
"Why don't you call her? Otherwise, I'm afraid Winnie will send you food later." Mr. Smith took out his phone and took a look. "It's already ten o'clock. Don't let her come here."
Dad picked up the phone, and I was excited. "Is Dad going to call me? Does he finally remember me?"
But Dad just took a look at the phone. "No. She called me last night and I scolded her. She may be angry today. She has a very bad temper."
"Uh, you scolded her last night?"
Dad seemed to recall what happened last night, and then he said angrily, "Yes. I was celebrating Yuki's birthday last night, but she kept calling me. She was ignorant!"
After a sigh, Mr. Smith stood up and patted Dad on the shoulder. "It's been so long. You should stop hating Winnie. After all, Winnie can't be blamed for your wife's death."
However, Dad sneered.
"Why can't I blame her? Tina and I had taken contraceptive measures, but Tina was pregnant. It would be fine if Winnie were a boy. I don't blame Winnie for being a girl, but Tina died for Winnie! So, I really wish Winnie had never been born! If my mom hadn't persuaded me, I would have strangled her to death!"
"But, Dad, I'm dead. So, are you happy?"