As he steps onto the sandy beachfront where Claire is waiting, he is momentarily taken aback by the sight before him.
Lying before him is a young woman who resembles Crystal in her physical features, height, build, and age.
"Could it really be her? Is this my precious daughter Crystal?" He whispers to himself, feeling overwhelmed by the possibility.
As he knelt down to check on the young woman lying on the ground, a sense of dread washed over him as he noticed the disfigurement on her face.
This realization cast doubts about whether she could be their missing daughter, Crystal.
Despite the uncertainty, he proceeded to check for signs of life and was relieved to detect a faint heartbeat.
With a sigh of relief, he realized that she was barely clinging to life.
Their next steps were clear - they needed to get her the urgent medical attention she desperately needed.
