For several days, the top trending topic on domestic social media was the news that Matthew had made a public plea at a banquet, asking for help to find Clara.

Public opinion in the country was deeply divided. Some people criticized Matthew for his lack of judgment, thinking it was foolish of him to disrupt such a grand event to search for his ex-wife.

Others, however, admired the deep feelings Matthew had for Clara and praised him highly.

Throughout the year, Lillian ...