Torn Between Love and Hate

Chapter 245

Chapter 245 My Promise Last for a Lifetime

Deborah held Alyssa tightly as they sat on the couch together. This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

After so many years and countless experiences, the mother and daughter finally reached

this day.

Everything seemed to have finally settled down and become calm.

Alyssa achieved her dream, becoming a rising star and a talented pianist, graced with

the finest piano and stage.

And as for Deborah, she successfully became a renowned fashion designer, with

someone by her side to love and cherish.

The memories with Ashton have now become events from many years ago in the blink

of an eye.

So distant now, that when she thinks back on it, it no longer brings her such pain and

discomfort.

I’ve already started to feel estranged, as if that past no longer belongs to me.

As the night grew darker, Deborah noticed that Alyssa was almost falling asleep. Gently touching her

head, she said, “Let’s go upstairs to sleep.”

Alyssa woke up and looked at her with raised eyes.

After a while, she replied, “Mommy, you can stay here and sleep. I’ll have Adrian come

pick me up. I need to go back to school tomorrow, and my books are still with Adrian. If I wait until

tomorrow morning to get them, it’ll be too rushed.”

Deborah, feeling uneasy, said, “Then let me accompany you. We can stay there together.”

Before Alyssa could answer, Adrian’s voice came from the entrance, “I drove a sports car, there’s no

room for a third person.”

Deborah glanced toward the entrance and saw the housekeeper opening the front door. Adrian walked

in from outside.

Aman who has always enjoyed spending late nights at bars surprisingly came to pick up Alyssa at this

hour, obediently.

It was abnormal.

Alyssa was also a bit surprised that Adrian agreed to pick her up so readily and arrived so quickly.

However, Adrian quickly provided the answer.

He approached and looked at Deborah, “Did that woman really tell you, as you said,

that she wants me to give her a 150 million dollars dowry… oops, I mean betrothal gift, to marry her?”

Deborah looked at him with a smile, finally understanding.

Look, someone is so excited that they start talking incoherently.

Ironically, he still wore an expression on his face that said, “No one can compare to

me.”

Deborah laughed and replied, “Is it true or not? You’ll have to ask her yourself. I can’t be sure about

such a big matter.”

Moreover, Evelyn was obviously joking.

How could she possibly marry Adrian right away just for the sake of 150 million dollars?

However, if Adrian were to play dumb and try to fight for it, such as bringing 150 million dollars to talk

with Evelyn’s parents and show his determination, wouldn’t this opportunity just come to him?

Deborah noticed a flicker of disappointment in Adrian’s eyes and quickly added, “But it was indeed

Evelyn who said it, remember I sent you the screenshot.”

Adrian didn’t want to pry further, so he said, “Oh. Alyssa, let’s go. Your mom can only

stay here, as my car doesn’t have enough room.”

Deborah immediately replied, “I have a car, we can use mine to go.”

Adrian pulled Alyssa along and left without looking back, saying, “I only ride in my own car; I get carsick

in other people’s vehicles.”

Without saying another word, he took Alyssa with him, got in the car, and drove away.

As the car glided smoothly like a flowing cloud, it left Deborah with a wisp of exhaust

fumes.

Deborah stood in the front yard, watching the car speed away, feeling a mix of amusement and

disbelief.

Alyssa has changed her attitude now, and Adrian probably has come to understand his own feelings,

so he started to play matchmaker between her and Joseph.

It’s hard to say whether things will go smoothly when he goes to Oceanview City to pursue Evelyn.

The housekeeper followed her out and said, “Ms. Shepherd, it’s quite cold outside tonight. Please be

careful not to catch a chill, and perhaps it’s best to go back inside sooner rather than later.”

Deborah snapped back to reality, nodded, and returned to the room.

As she went upstairs, Joseph had just finished tidying up the room and came out of the bedroom.

Seeing Deborah come up alone, he looked surprised, “Where’s Alyssa? Is she still downstairs watching

TV?”

Deborah responded somewhat helplessly, “No, Adrian just came by and took her to stay at Moxley

Manor.”

Joseph didn’t react immediately, “It’s so late, why are we suddenly going to Moxley Manor? Did

something happen?”

Deborah blushed a little and stammered an explanation, “It’s nothing, maybe I’ve just gotten used to

staying at Moxley Manor.”

Upon seeing her reaction, Joseph understood.

Alyssa was no longer there, and he immediately began to act without restraint.

Reaching out to embrace Deborah, they turned around and headed toward the bedroom.

“I’ve already tidied up this bedroom, so let’s stay here tonight. From now on, we’ll leave the master

bedroom next door for you and Alyssa.”

The housekeeper was still behind Joseph, tidying up the bedroom. She then followed Joseph out

together.

Upon witnessing this scene, the housekeeper immediately lowered her head and hurriedly left.

Deborah was led into the bedroom, her face flushed bright red.

Joseph always acts serious in front of others, but when he’s alone with her, the more she blushes, the

more he loves to tease her.

He led her into the bedroom and closed the door behind them.

Upon hearing the sound of the door locking behind her, Deborah’s face flushed even redder with

embarrassment.

As she grew nervous, her back accidentally bumped into the wall, pressing against the bedroom light

switch.

With a soft click, the light turned off, plunging the entire bedroom into darkness.

Deborah anxiously reached behind her, trying to turn on the light.

However, Joseph grabbed her wrist and pinned it against the wall.

She couldn’t see anything clearly, but she could feel him drawing closer.

The warmth of his breath and the closeness of his presence enveloped her gently.

Her heart raced faster and faster, as if it had leaped into her throat.

I could hear the pounding of my heart in my ears, and my throat quickly became

incredibly dry.

In the pitch-black room, everything becomes oppressive, and perceptions grow

sharper.

She felt lost and uneasy, wanting to grasp onto something, to find a bit of support.

Joseph’s breath grew closer, and Deborah heard him say, “Debby, Alyssa told me she agreed. Maybe

she’s not completely satisfied with me yet, but I promise, I’ll do my best to treat you and her well for the

rest of my life.”

Deborah’s fingers curled, her back pressed against the wall, feeling a slight chill on her

back.

As spring arrived, people wore fewer clothes, and one could feel the coolness of the

walls.

As she stood close to Joseph, she could feel the warmth radiating from his body, made her feel warm

as well.

and it

She didn’t make a sound, but she couldn’t help herself. She raised her hand and grabbed his arm, her

fingers trembling.

Joseph’s face pressed against her cheek, suddenly kissing her lips and taking a playful

bite.

Deborah instinctively wanted to dodge, but he held her shoulders and kissed her

without restraint.

Deborah heard his deep, passionate voice, “Debby, is it okay?”