My emotions were tangled, and I lacked the energy to pinpoint who was to blame. My sole focus was on finding Abby quickly.
Dont worry. I will contact the Thorn Edge Pack immediately and spare no effort to locate our child, Caleb said, draping his arm around my shoulders.
I nodded and stole a glance at him.
When I did, a sudden twinge in my nose compelled me to confess, Im sorry. Its my fault. I failed to protect our baby.
Caleb released a heavy sigh, his tone soothing as he sought to alleviate my guilt. This isnt your burden. The fault lies with me. If I hadnt been the reason for your disappearance, Abby wouldnt have suffered so much since her birth.
Tears streamed down my face anew. The memories of what Abby and I endured after joining the witch clan overwhelmed me, and I found myself sobbing once more.
Driven by a desire to intimidate those who had taken Abby, Caleb acted swiftly. He issued a bold public statement online, affirming Abby as his own and warning that anyone threatening his daughter would contend with the full force of the Thorn Edge Pack.
As Calebs announcement surged to the forefront of every search engine, a lingering anxiety surfaced. What if someone pretends to have Abby to coerce you into meeting some exorbitant demands? Youre making this too public.
Caleb appeared unbothered by my fears. The aim is visibility, to show were vigilant. The more I highlight our childs situation, the more the abductor will hesitate to cross the Thorn Edge Pack and harm her.
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He paused, then concluded, The only thing that matters is our childs safety. Ill accept any terms they propose, as long as she remains unharmed.
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Hearing Calebs words left me both touched and saddened.
I was touched because Caleb showed how deeply he cared for the child.
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It saddened me because Abby was kidnapped before she could experience the love of her father who cherished her so much.
With a heavy heart and concern in my voice, I said, But what could the person who took the baby possibly want? Are they trying to threaten us or Andrew?
Caleb shook his head, answering, I dont believe thats the case. The child has been missing for quite some time, and weve received no demands or threats. This suggests the kidnapper might have a different motive.
Feeling increasingly irritated by the silence, I grew more anxious.
Glancing at Andrew, who was seated on a nearby sofa, Caleb asked, Do you suspect anyone?
Caught off guard, Andrew replied with displeasure, What are you implying?
Feeling a bit awkward, Caleb quickly clarified, Please, dont take it the wrong way. Im not accusing you. Im just wondering if theres anyone in the witch clan who you think might have taken the baby.
After collecting his thoughts, Andrew frowned and speculated, It could be Veronica. Or maybe Addy, Veronicas assistant. She once poisoned Debra.
Alert and cautious, I realized I didnt have any close ties or adversaries within the witch clan, except for Shirley who considered me a problem.
It appeared that Veronica and her assistant were prime suspects.
My anger reached its peak, and I found myself clenching my fists tightly. For the first time, I realized just how bothersome Shirley, an irrational, paranoid woman obsessed with Andrew, truly was.