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The priest returned to the city later in the evening. Though he was tired, he didn't want to waste any time further. He went to Forth's address directly but found the house is locked. The security guard informed him that Forth was on a business trip for a week. The priest was not sure what to do. He didn't want to delay Ming's meeting with his family further as the kid has already suffered a lot.

Then an idea pops up in his mind, he remembers Ming telling him about Pha and BeamKit who might be doing the internship in Beam's father's hospital. He went to the hospital and wished to find at least one of them there. Luckily, he was able to make an appointment with Dr. Beam Baramee. Beam finished his shift when a nurse inform him about some priest requesting to meet one of the 3 friends and rejected every other doctor. 

Pha was in the morning shift while Kit was gone for a workshop out of the city, so he had no choice, but to meet this priest who is keen to see the trio. He makes his way to the priest and introduces himself while the priest is overjoyed to finally find someone. Beam feels weird seeing an overly excited patient but feels more confused when the latter request him if they could talk in private. 

Beam feels hesitant at first, but after much pleading by the priest, he takes him away from others in an empty patient room. After making sure that they are alone and can talk without difficulty, the priest ruffled his bag. He took out 2 things and gave them to Beam. Beam is rooted at the place and went pale when he saw Ming's ring and Forth's gear that the priest gave him. 

Of course, he remembers those, Forth was overexcited about finding the perfect ring for Ming and showed it off to everyone before giving it to Ming during their wedding. Beam and others have teased Forth a lot for being such a cheesy lover. Beam couldn't find any words and stumbled backward. It takes him a few minutes to regain his strength. He looks at the priest and stutters how it is even possible. 

The priest takes a deep sigh and explains every detail to him. He ends his information by saying that he sent Ming somewhere safe, but doesn't disclose his location. He won't risk Ming's safety at any cost. On the other hand, Beam feels an electric shock pass through his body. Never in his worst dreams, he thought something like that could have happened to Ming. He was in tears by the time priest completed the whole thing.

The priest helps him calm down. Beam stabilizes after a few minutes. He thanks the priest again and again and request him to tell Ming's whereabouts. The priest says that he won't speak until the latter's safety is ensured. Once they can prove it, he will take him to Ming. Beam assures him that he will take care of everything. He requests the priest keep everything to himself for now as he will make sure to get all those bastards behind the bars. 

The priest feels relaxed and reassured by Beam's words. Beams helps to send off the priest after exchanging the address to find him later. He decides to tell everyone everything once he solves the final puzzle. Though he doesn't doubt the priest, getting such information is hard for him to digest too. He decides to catch all those people involved in it and then approach others with proof.

Beam rushes to his house. He knows Forth is on a business trip with ParkLam, so he decides to call his dad for help. He tells Ben, his dad everything and asks him to find all those men involved ASAP. Initially, Ben was shocked to hear the information his son telling him in the middle of the night, but he ensured Beam that he will find everything. Beam also requests to make sure it is all done without being noticed by anyone. 

Ben calls some of his police friends and started digging the old links of Ming's grandpa. It took him 1 month along with his police mates to catch all the men involved. This whole time Beam was getting restless but made sure not to look suspicious. He could sense his kitty getting doubtful with his behavior, but thanks to his acting skills helped him keep the secret. After a month, Beam was on cloud nine when his dad called him in his office 1 morning and informed him about catching all the people involved. 

Beam hugged his dad and thanked him for all his help. Ben suggested he bring Ming back ASAP to which the latter nodded. Without wasting time, he drove off to the temple to meet the priest while Ben made sure of his leaves in the hospital. Beam reaches the priest and informs him how all the people were captured. The priest thanks him for all his efforts while the latter request him for Ming's whereabouts. 

The priest understands and asks if he wants to go with him to see Ming to which Beam nods. They both drive off in Beam's car to the village. Reaching the said place, Beam notices the surroundings and wonders how Ming would have survived here. He knows that Ming came from a wealthy family and has always been a pampered son. It amazes Beam when he thinks how Ming has been living here all this while. 

Beam returns his attention to the door where the priest has been knocking. Soon, he is greeted by an old woman. She welcomes them in while Beam pays his respect. Sensing grandma's confusion, the priest informs him about Beam's identity. She thanks Beam again and again for his help while the latter gives her a warm smile and thanks to her for the care she gave to his nong. 

Grandma informs Beam that Ming went to the market for some groceries and will return soon. They start catching up on all the information about Ming staying with them while waiting for his return. Beam feels more amazed about hearing Ming's life in the village, but it soon turns into worry when the grandma tells him about the younger's scary pregnancy time and health afterward. 

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