The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call (Wynter Quinnell) novel Chapter 1669

"Your dad drinks all the time, but your tuition fee still needs to be paid. We can't let her drag the whole family down," Astrid retorted.

As soon as she said that, more comments scrolled into view.

"What are you talking about? Were you actually hoping for your daughter to die?"

"Didn't you say you were threatened? It looks like it was all just a lie to get attention."

A single glance was all it took to recognize a mother's love. Even with Astrid's poignant speech, the truth remained unchanged.

Despite having suspicions about Vanessa's death, the Chadwicks did nothing to stand up for her after being silenced with money. Besides, their firm demand for her incineration remained on file.

In other words, the Chadwicks had never intended to seek the truth. Rather, they seemed more eager to profit from her death.

The people online poured out their condemnation and scathing criticism.

"Something is seriously wrong with this family. The news has reported that the girl was compelled against her will. How can the mother say something like that?"

"Don't you get it? She's ashamed that her daughter has been raped! This is so infuriating!"

"And that's not all. What the mother said was completely unbearable. What kind of mother tells her daughter to marry young for the wedding gifts?"

"Why do I feel like they're not really mourning their daughter but just trying to get clouted?"

"Well, I'd like to know how our affairs concern the public!" Astrid growled with vicious eyes.

She doubted the public could do anything from behind their screens and picked up the phone. However, she instantly froze in place as cold sweat beaded on her forehead.

"I-It's a call from Vanessa," she stammered.

Krishen trembled fearfully. "What are you talking about, Mom? That's not possible. Is it from the police? They're holding onto Vanessa's SIM card, aren't they?"

Hearing his words, Astrid slightly regained her composure. "You're right. They probably found some new leads in the case and called us for further questioning."

With that, she answered the call. A voice they knew all too well seemed to rise from behind them. "It's been a while, Mom and Krishen."