I leaned into Caleb, my body frail and seeking solace in his strength. Despite my attempts to pull myself together, tears kept streaming down my face.
Shortly after, Andrew entered with the butler and a team of bodyguards in tow.
He halted, his eyes widening at the sight of Abbys nearly empty room.
Turning to me with a look of stern concern, he then faced the butler with a frosty command. Explain whats happening here.
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The butler, confronted with the chaos, was visibly shaken. He knelt before Andrew, his voice quivering. Sir, I I truly dont know whats happening
Debras POV:
The moment the butlers words reached my ears, despair gripped me.
Andrews eyes ignited with fury as he advanced, his step forceful, pressing his foot against the butlers shoulder-an unmistakable display of his simmering anger. You dont know? You run this house! How can you be oblivious to a missing child? I left with Nora last night and made sure to assign two extra servants to watch over Abby. So where is she now?
The butler crumpled to the floor, quickly scrambled to his feet, his voice quivering as if on the verge of tears. I swear, I have no idea. I checked on Abby this morning, and she was asleep. How could she just vanish? The room was completely empty. Its so bizarre!
Beside me, Caleb stood like a pillar of strength, his arms firm around me. His face was stern as he surveyed the room with a cold, penetrating gaze, his voice deep and authoritative. Who is Abby? Whats going on here?
Andrew glanced my way, his expression uneasy, and remained silent.
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The butler and the bodyguards behind him also bowed their heads, enveloped in a heavy silence.
Tears streamed down my cheeks, my throat so sore that words refused to form. Just as I began to fear that I might never speak again, a whisper, broken by sobs, finally broke through. Abby is our daughter!
Overwhelmed, tears welled up in my eyes once more.
Caleb stiffened, a look of shock overtaking his face. Shes the child you had when you disappeared? Youre saying shes been alive all this time?
I sobbed uncontrollably, unable to utter a single word, only managing a nod.
A look of surprise flickered across Calebs usually impassive expression, soon replaced by concern. He held me tightly, his usual resolve melting away as he faced Andrew, his adversary in love. For a moment, their longstanding tension dissipated.
Cautiously, he inquired, Is there any surveillance in your manor?
Andrew, his face betraying a hint of change, responded earnestly, Yes, Ill personally check it immediately.
Relieved, Caleb and I exchanged a glance and sighed in unison.
Turning to the butler who knelt on the floor, Andrew commanded, Summon all the guards who were on duty this morning. I need to question them myself.
Understood, sir. The butler quickly nodded and hurried out of the room with great haste.
After Andrew finished arranging everything, he looked at me, his eyes full of concern. You shouldnt be on your feet right now. Go back to your room and rest. Its exactly as you left it. Ive ensured no one has entered since you left.
Despite my fatigue, I shook my head, determination firm in my voice.