Chapter 1732: Chapter 1832

Debra’s POV:

Addy’s attempt to comfort Shirley had no effect.

Instead, Shirley frowned sadly and said in disgust, “I’m disfigured, so what? I’m still the leader’s daughter.

Beauty was never my most valuable asset.

Even disfigured, nobody can take away what I want.

”

After saying that, Shirley looked at me smugly, clearly trying to provoke a reaction.

Shirley took my daughter and now she stared at me smugly.

I was so furious that I almost felt sick.

I couldn’t hold back and yelled at Shirley, “You have a mother who is the head of the clan.

You can get anything you want.

So why did you take my daughter? Return my child to me!”

Shirley merely smiled scornfully and turned her gaze to Andrew.

Furrowing his brow, Andrew asked, “What do you want?”

Shirley didn’t answer but asked, “Don’t you already know?”

Andrew’s expression grew darker, yet he replied with control, “As long as Abby is unharmed, I’ll consent to any demand you make.

”

This time, Shirley’s smile was tinged with sadness, and she even shed a few tears.

“I love you so much.

Can’t you see what I want?”

Andrew paused, looking first at me, then back at Shirley.

He gave a self-mockery smile and nodded in agreement.

“Alright, I’ll marry you, but you must return Abby to Debra now.

”

Shirley responded quickly, “No way! How can I be sure you won’t go back on your word once I hand over the child to Debra?”

Tears of frustration welled up in my eyes.

What had I done to deserve this? Why must my child and I endure such torment?

I felt like I was about to break down.

Seeing my distress, Andrew said to Shirley, “At least you should let us know the child’s current condition, right? Do you really expect me to marry someone who harms a child?”

Shirley promised earnestly, “Don’t worry.

I won’t harm Debra’s child.

I just want to be with you.

Once we’re married, I assure you the child will be returned safely.

”

The three of us exchanged glances, understanding that Shirley wouldn’t release the child until she was married to Andrew.

Concerned that Shirley might become overly emotional, Addy suggested she rest and asked us to leave the room.

Stepping outside Shirley’s room, Caleb whispered, “I have observed the area.

The child isn’t in Shirley’s room, but given Shirley lacks a private residence, Abby and the bodyguards who took her must be somewhere in the manor.

”

I nodded, feeling somewhat relieved.

Caleb added, “Don’t worry.

I have already sent my people to discreetly search this place.

We should find the child’s location soon.

”

I remained silent, but speaking with Shirley had strangely reassured me a bit.

Oddly, my intuition told me Shirley was being honest.

She only wanted Andrew and meant no harm to the child.

Abby should be fine for now.