Debras POV:
My tone was cold, tinged with anger and frustration.
Andrew looked uneasy after hearing my words. Guilt seemed to overwhelm him, rendering him speechless.
Shirley, on the other hand, displayed no signs of remorse. With a sneer, she retorted, Do you really think we wanted to come here? However, the accident occurred in my mothers manor. Its my duty to remain until she is released from the emergency room.
Upon hearing this, I couldnt hide my displeasure, and my expression darkened.
Addy, who stood behind Shirley, tugged at her sleeve, signaling her to adopt a more amicable tone.
Then, turning towards me, Addy inquired, Is there something wrong with the child? If anything happened to the child, rest assured, I will conduct a thorough investigation and provide a satisfactory explanation.
Andrew, catching on to the gravity of the situation, asked anxiously, How is Abby?
My rage was palpable. My child had been poisoned, and I suspected one of them might be responsible.
To protect my daughter, I chose not to divulge any details about her condition and maintained a stern demeanor.
When they saw that I was silent, their expressions grew grim.
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Unable to withstand the tension emanating from Andrew, Shirley broke down and apologized. Im sorry. I had no idea anything would go wrong with the child at my mothers manor. I always believed our home was safe.
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I dismissed Shirleys apology, choosing to ignore her entirely.
Addy gently touched Shirleys hand before turning to me with a concerned look. Debra, has the test report come out yet? What exactly happened?
I was growing tired of their relentless inquiries and couldnt contain my frustration. Shouldnt you already be aware of the situation? My daughter was poisoned!
Poisoned? Andrew exclaimed, taken aback.
Addy, equally taken by surprise, pressed further, Are you certain that the child was poisoned in Veronicas manor?
Andrew, regaining his composure, frowned and questioned Addy, What are you implying? Abby has been under my care for months and nothing untoward has ever happened. How can you suggest its merely coincidental that she was poisoned right when Shirley arranged for her to be taken away?
Maintaining her composure, Addy responded firmly, Such accusations need solid evidence before they can be voiced.
At that moment, Caleb had reached his limit with the escalating argument. He interjected sharply, Enough! If you want to continue this dispute, take it outside. This is a hospital, not an arena for your quarrels.
The corridor fell silent, the tension momentarily subdued.
Shirley, looking somewhat uneasy, tried to defend herself. Believe me or not, I never intended any harm to a child. If it turns out she was poisoned at my place, Ill take responsibility.
With those words, Shirley and Addy exited the scene.
Rubbing his temples, Andrew turned to me and asked, Do you suspect anyone in particular? Ill do whatever I can to help find whos responsible.