Torn Between Love and Hate

Chapter 194, A Muffled Moan from Below

Evelyn hesitated for a moment, then told Deborah everything that had happened, from beginning to end.

Including the time when she was on the phone and heard Gerald angrily scolding Joseph on the other end, even smashing things.

Later on, Joseph was clearly feeling down and made a video call to her, saying he wanted to see Deborah.

At that very moment, Deborah was happily setting off fireworks with Adrian.

Around her neck, she wore a mysterious necklace of unknown origin.

One can easily imagine how devastating that scene must have been for Joseph.

In the end, Evelyn said with a sad expression, "Mr. Black just silently hung up the phone.

I can't help but feel that he's decided to let go and move on. I hope he doesn't take it too hard. Deborah, you've really gone too far. How could you treat Mr. Boss like this?"

Seeing Evelyn almost in tears, Deborah immediately stepped forward to comfort her, "Don't be like this. He's not that fragile and he won't give up so easily."

Evelyn leaned against her chest, wiping away tears with sadness, while Deborah patted her on the back. As she

continued to pat, Deborah felt that something seemed a bit off.

After a while, she suddenly snapped out of it and pushed Evelyn away with a force.

"No, why should I comfort you?"

Evelyn had just recovered from her emotional state and realized that it was Deborah who should be worried and upset

now.

She immediately wiped away non-existent tears and explained awkwardly but politely, "I'm just feeling sad for two. It hasn't been easy for you both to come this far after all these years, has it? I don't care, you have to go check on Mr. Black right now. What if something happens to him? What about my

year-end bonus?"

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She came over to deceive Adrian and the Moxley family, but he hasn't given her the year-end bonus he promised yet. Deborah felt a bit helpless, "I can't do anything about it for now. Alyssa doesn't really like Joseph, and besides, it's New Year's Eve tonight. I can't just leave Alyssa behind."

Evelyn glanced at the tightly shut bedroom door and patted her chest, saying, "Isn't Alyssa asleep right now?

I'm telling you, once a child falls asleep at night, they won't wake up until it's bright outside. In such a long time, you and Mr. Black could have had a baby already." Deborah's face turned red. "What are you talking about?"

Evelyn reached out and gently pushed her, "Alright, alright, you should go now. I promise you, Alyssa won't wake up. If she does, I'll hold her back and call you right away." After hesitating for a moment, Deborah decided to go take a look at Joseph.

Alyssa has fallen asleep, and at least for a while, she probably won't wake up.

She gently pushed open the bedroom door and went in to take another look.

Inside, Alyssa lay on the bed with her eyes tightly closed, not moving at all. She breathed evenly, and it seemed like she was indeed in a deep sleep.

Evelyn couldn't wait to urge her in a low voice, "You should go now. Alyssa is already so grown up, and there's the whole Moxley family here. Why are you still so worried?" Deborah tucked Alyssa in, making sure she was cozy under the blanket. Then, she turned around and headed

downstairs.

The people from the Moxley family had all gone to the meeting room at the back, leaving only a few housekeepers in the living room up front with no one else around.

Adrian hurried down the stairs and asked, "Debby, are you going out? It's so late at night. Where are you going? Let me accompany you."

Evelyn stepped forward and stopped him, "Mr. Moxley, Deborah said to give us some space for just the two of us. She'll be careful on the road. Let's go upstairs and continue setting, off fireworks." Adrian anxiously pushed her away, "Who wants to set off fireworks with you? I'm going to be with Debby!"

After much persuasion, Evelyn finally convinced Deborah to go and visit poor Joseph.

How could this be possible now? Adrian even came to mess things up.

Seeing that Adrian was about to push her away, Evelyn made up her mind and directly used both hands to embrace his

arm.

"Mr. Moxley, don't just focus on Deborah. Take a look at me too, I'm actually quite good as well!"

Adrian's arm felt as if it was caught in the grip of an octopus, and no matter how hard he struggled, he couldn't break

free.

The upbringing he received since childhood made it impossible for him to lay a hand on a woman, let alone directly throw Evelyn to the ground.

If he really does that, Donna will be the first to give him a punishment.

Adrian watched intently as Deborah left, followed by the sound of her starting the car and driving away

He was so furious that his teeth itched. Lowering his gaze, he looked at Evelyn, who was dragging him along, and said,

"I've never seen a woman as shameless as you!"

Evelyn looked at him with a playful smile, "I've never met a man as charming as you. Let's go upstairs and set off

some fireworks!"

She could really say such nonsense just for the sake of her year-end bonus; she was truly going all out.

Adrian was so furious that he felt like smoke was about to come out of his head. He was facing such a woman, yet he couldn't hit or scold her.

After gritting his teeth for a while, he finally spoke up in frustration, "You, you, you... just go and do it by yourself!"

Seeing that he couldn't catch up with Deborah, Evelyn let go of his hand.

Adrian, as if avoiding the plague, immediately put a distance of 33 feet between himself and her.

Humming a tune, Evelyn went upstairs by herself.

"Today is a good day, and everything I have in mind..."

Adrian looked at her retreating figure as if she were crazy.

Just a moment ago, she was shamelessly clinging to him, but now she's just walked away. Could this woman possibly have a split personality?

Halfway through her drive, Deborah suddenly realized that she didn't know where Joseph lived.

Joseph's residence in Richmond is the only one she knows of, and she's not even sure if he's there right now.

After giving it some thought, she decided to give Joseph a call.

After ringing for quite a while, there was still no answer on the other end.

Deborah couldn't help but worry, as this was the first time Joseph hadn't answered her calls.

It could only mean that either his phone is not with him right now, or he is currently not conscious.

Unable to reach him, Deborah had no choice but to call Lucien.

As soon as the call connected, a sarcastic voice came through, "Oh, Ms. Shepherd actually called me. What a rare

occasion."

Deborah didn't beat around the bush and asked directly, "Dr. Garza, where is Joseph now? I plan to go find him, but I haven't been able to reach him."

Over there, they were mocking and ridiculing. "Why do you even bother with him? Just focus on your daughter and let

him fend for himself..."

Deborah interrupted him, "Never mind, I'll find it myself."

Lucien finally stopped complaining and gave her an address.

"You should go check on him. I saw him at the club about an hour ago, drunk like a fool, and had to get a designated driver to take him home. If you have any conscience, go take care of him."

As Deborah entered the address into the car's navigation system, she responded, "Alright, thank you!"

Over there, Lucien expressed his great dissatisfaction with a cold snort and hung up the phone.

Lucien gave Deborah the address, which was quite remote. The villa was located near the outskirts of town.

After driving for more than an hour, Deborah finally reached her destination.

The car came to a stop in front of the mansion, as it was nearing midnight.

Driving at night with limited visibility was quite exhausting for her.

The lights were off in the mansion. She got out of the car and walked inside.

Upon entering the living room, a strong scent of alcohol filled the air.

Deborah couldn't help but cough a few times as she fumbled around, unable to find the light switch for the living.

room.

Bathed in the moonlight streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows, one could see the wine bottles on the living room coffee table, haphazardly strewn about.

She stepped on something at her feet, and when she looked down, it turned out to be Joseph's coat.

As she looked down, her feet kept moving forward without stopping. She walked straight ahead and kicked something.

Deborah lost her balance and fell forward, tumbling to the ground.

Before she could even scream, she heard a muffled groan from beneath her.