Torn Between Love and Hate

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Chapter 181 Save Him

Evelyn sniffed, “No, Mrs. Moxley. I’m just too excited, I’m happy.”

Donna finally felt relieved and said with a smile. “This kid. Look at me fussing around for so long, the

food is almost getting cold. Let’s all

eat quickly.”

Upon reaching the dining table, Evelyn was about to sit next to Deborah.

Donna spoke up again, “Adrian, why don’t you sit with Eve? Ms. Shepherd has Mr. Black and Alyssa to

look after her, but it’s Eve’s first time here. She’s a shy girl, so take care of her, help her with her food

and serve her some soup.”

Evelyn received Joseph’s generous year-end bonus, so naturally, she had to do her job well.

The dining table has one seat at each end, and three seats on both the left and right sides.

Evelyn was originally sitting with Deborah Joseph, while Alyssa was sitting with Adrian on the other

side.

Donna sat at the head of the table.

Upon hearing this, Evelyn immediately stood up and took the initiative to sit next to Adrian across the

table.

Alyssa cooperated as well getting up and moving to the spot where Evelyn had just been sitting, now

sitting next to Deborah.

Adrian glanced disdainfully at Evelyn, who had moved closer to him.

Bah! Wishful thinking. He wouldn’t even give a second glance to a woman like her.

If it weren’t for Donna threatening him, saying that he plans to go abroad next year, and that she won’t

speak up for him in front of his parents when the time comes.

His parents always listened to Donna, so he figured he would just play along for a few days before

laying his cards on the table with Evelyn. Adrian’s mind was filled with twists and turns, but he didn’t

say anything. The atmosphere during the meal was strangely awkward as they

finished eating.

Halfway through the meal, Adrian noticed Donna’s constant hints. So, he simply got up, picked up the

serving spoon, and placed some

food into Deborah’s bowl

As a result, everyone turned to look at him simultaneously, and Joseph’s gaze almost strangled him on

the spot.

Adrian was genuinely upset.

He knew that Joseph had come to Richmond, surely to settle scores with him.

But he thought Joseph would come over to scold him, or even give him a beating.

To his utter surprise, Joseph brought him a woman out of the blue.

It made him feel even worse than eating a fly.

The more Adrian thought about it, the angrier he became. He decided that after finishing dinner, he

would definitely have a good talk with Joseph and let off some steam with a bit of sparring.

As soon as they finished eating, he turned to Joseph and said, “Mr. Black, I have a few words I’d like to

discuss with you privately. Shall we

go to the backyard to talk?”

Donna immediately tried to stop him, noticing that Adrian had it intentions.

Adrian stared at Joseph, ‘Mr. Black, it’s just a little chat. You wouldn’t be so disrespectful, would you?”

Joseph stood up with a smile, “Alright, then Mr. Moxley, please lead the way.”

Adrian let out a cold laugh and headed straight for the backyard.

Joseph was so disgusting to him that today, he had to beat him down and vent his anger properly.

The two of them left, with Evelyn wearing a worried expression on her face.

It won’t be life-threatening, right? I really want to go watch the show.

Why go to the backyard? It’s so much better right here.

After finishing their meal, Donna was planning to have a good chat with Evelyn when someone entered

from outside.

The housekeeper’s alarmed cry soon reached her, “Ms. Moxley, are you alright?”

Rebecca entered the room, distraught and disheveled. Her once cold and haughty eyes were now red NôvelDrama.Org content rights.

and swollen, clearly showing that

she had been crying.

Donna was startled and immediately got up, asking, “Rebecca, what’s going on? What happened?”

Rebecca remained silent, continuing to walk forward.

As she approached the dining table, she suddenly stopped and replied to Donna, “Grandma, I’m fine.”

Donna worriedly asked. “How can this be okay? Look at the state you’re in!”

Rebecca looked at Deborah with a cold gaze, “Can I have a word with you in private?”

Deborah immediately figured out what was going on with Rebecca.

In such a terrible state, why else would he want to talk to Deborah as soon as he got back, if not for

Ashton?

Deborah remained silent.

Donna couldn’t get any information from Rebecca, so she turned to Deborah. “Ms. Shepherd, Rebecca

is quite stubbom. She’s never been like this before. Could you please help me ask her what’s going

on?”

Could it be that this girl has been butlled outside?

Although Rebecca was not a biological child of the Moxley family, she was still raised by Donna, so it

was impossible for Donna not to care

for her.

Moreover, it has been raised by my side for so many years.

After a while, Deborah finally spoke up. “Alright.”

Rebecca’s body swayed a bit as she agreed, and she headed straight upstairs.

Deborah followed along and went upstairs.

Rebecca walked into the bedroom and looked back at Deborah, “Come on in. Don’t worry, I have no

interest in causing trouble with you

either. We’ll just have a little chat.”

Deborah doesn’t have much fondness for Rebecca.

Last night, Rebecca was insistent on knocking on her door, urging her to come out and call Ashton.

She seemed quite pushy and

demanding.

Deborah walked in, her expression cold and distant.

Rebecca knew she was getting impatient, so she opened her bag, pulled out a stack of diagnostic

reports, and handed them to Deborah.

Deborah reached out to take it, flipping through the pages.

Rebecca spoke up. “I just got this from the hospital, Ashton has lung cancer, and it’s been detected lor

a while now.”

Deborah’s expression froze as she flipped through the stack of papers in her hand, reading them twice.

Cancer, a very familiar word.

Once, Alyssa had leukemia, and then she faced her own battle with liver cancer.

Connected with all of this, were Ashton’s indifference, determination, and cruelty.

Deborah didn’t want to think about it, but just like now, there would always be someone to remind her,

making it impossible for her not to

reminisce.

Ashton has lung cancer; he never thought this day would come.

Deborah’s mouth twitched slightly, and at this moment, she couldn’t tell if she wanted to laugh or cry.

It’s hard to tell what exactly is causing my emotions at this moment.

A moment later, she looked up at Rebecca and asked, “Well, what happened next?”

Rebecca looked at her incredulously, “How can you be so indifferent and heartless? After all, he was

once your husband, the man who

spent so many years with you!”

Deborah’s face was cold and indifferent. “Ms. Moxley, it seems like it’s not your place to lecture me.”

How can someone who doesn’t know her past have the right to call her ruthless or heartless?

No, now Deborah is truly the epitome of kindness.

Because she wants to spend quality time with Alyssa and live a good life together in the future.

Rebecca’s body trembled, seemingly on the verge of losing control.

Still Deborah remained very calm and composed.

It seemed as if Rebecca had handed her not a document about Ashton’s incurable disease, but rather

a blank piece of paper.

Rebecca’s hand clenched tightly, but she continued to take deep breaths, doing her best to control her

emotions.

“Alright, alright, if you don’t care, there’s nothing I can do. I’ll just say what I want to say. The doctor

said that in order to treat Ashton’s lung

cancer, we have to take the risk of removing the lung tumor, and that’s the first thing.

The second thing is that his cancer cells have already spread to the bone marrow, requiring a bone

marrow transplant.”

Deborah had a vague idea of what Rebecca was about to say next. It felt as if an invisible hand was

tugging at her from within, urging her

to leave and not to listen any further.

Rebecca continued without a moment’s pause, “Deborah, I’ve looked into it, and Alyssa is Ashton’s

daughter. Three years ago, Ashton donated bone marrow to Alyssa, proving that their bone marrow is a

match as father and daughter.”

Deborah’s gaze turned icy cold, her lips pressed tightly together.

Her entire body tensed up, like a hedgehog, displaying an extreme defensive posture.

“Rebecca, there’s no way I can agree to that. Don’t even think about it, you and Ashton.”

With a face full of despair, Rebecca suddenly reached out and grabbed Deborah’s hand.

“Please, I’m begging you, name any condition you want. I’m begging you, save him.”