Torn Between Love and Hate

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Chapter 184 Bloodstains on the Bed

The housekeeper responded, “Ms. Shepherd, I just saw Ms. Moxley leave with Alyssa in the car.”

Deborah’s face darkened, “Where did they drive out from? Weren’t they going to the backyard?”

Upon seeing Deborah’s appearance, the housekeeper also became a bit flustered.

“They walked down the hallway to the front yard, and then drove away from there.”

He just walked straight ahead, not seeming to deliberately avoid anyone.

Over the past three years, it wasn’t just once or twice that Alyssa had gone out with Rebecca.

Of course, the housekeeper wouldn’t create trouble for no reason, and even went forward to stop and

inquire further.

Deborah thought about what Rebecca had said not long ago, mentioning that if Deborah didn’t agree to

donate bone marrow to Alyssa, she would go and talk to Alyssa herself.

Alyssa is well-behaved and said if she listens to Deborah, she will definitely listen to Deborah.

If Rebecca were to take her away directly and force her to donate, after all, she is just a seven or eight-

year-old child with little ability to

resist.

Deborah’s legs were getting weak from the anxiety, as she hurriedly rushed to the front yard.

In the front yard, several cars belonging to the Moxley family were parked. It was then that she realized

she didn’t even have a car of her.

own.

She had been living in Oceanview City for the past few years, and her car was left there as well.

Even if she could borrow a car from the Moxley family right now, she still wasn’t sure where Rebecca

had taken Alyssa.

There are plenty of hospitals in Richmond, but it’s not certain that they went to one.

I tried calling Rebecca and Ashton, but no one answered.

Deborah’s mind had turned to mush.

The more anxious she became, the harder it was for her to calm down.

Cold sweat dripped down my forehead, and a buzzing noise filled my head.

She suddenly remembered that Joseph was still here.

He probably wouldn’t leave without saying goodbye to her.

Just now, she saw that there were stairs in the backyard leading to the upper floor.

In the midst of chaos, Deborah finally found some clarity.

Rushing back upstairs, she couldn’t care about anything else right now. She went straight to the

bedrooms, pushing open the doors one

by one.

Upon opening the door to the third bedroom, Adrian’s voice could be heard, speaking while catching

his breath.

“I’ve been overexerting myself while filming these past few days, which has weakened my body. Next

time we have a match, I’ll definitely knock you down!”

Deborah looked Inside and saw Adrian sprawled on the bed, his face bruised and swollen, a sight too

dreadful to behold.

Joseph sat on the couch, his face bruised, glaring at the tired person lying on the bed.

“Mr. Moxley, before you try to compete with me next time, know your place.”

Adrian, furious, struggled to get up, only managing to sit halfway before he plopped back onto the bed.

He wasn’t familiar with Joseph, so he really didn’t expect that this seemingly gentle and weak man

could be so ruthless when taking

action.

His arm was dislocated, and now his leg was almost immobile, not knowing if it was broken or not.

If he became disabled and had to sit in a wheelchair, would Deborah look down on him even more?

Evelyn was inside, holding Adrian’s brown coat in her hands.

When will there be a man who would fight for her like this? It’s truly thrilling to watch.

Her eyes sparkled, and Adrian thought she was about to cry, looking at her with disdain.

“Why are you still here? Go on, get out. Throw the clothes in your hand into the trash can; I don’t want

anything that others have touched. Let me be frank with you, I’ve seen many women like you,

hopelessly infatuated and daydreaming. It’s just a waste of time-”

Before he could finish speaking. Joseph, who was sitting on the couch, suddenly stood up and said in a

deep voice, “What’s the matter?” Adrian hadn’t noticed the person standing at the door yet. Upon

hearing them, he became irritated and said, “What’s the matter? Let me tell you, my injury is nothing to

worry about. I just didn’t want to fight with you.”

Deborah stood at the door, eager to speak.

But as she ran all the way up, she found herself gasping for breath.

The more anxious I became, the more it felt like my throat was stuffed with cotton. I opened my mouth

several times, but couldn’t manage

to speak.

The smile on Joseph’s face faded as he stood up and walked over to pat her on the back.

“Take your time, and speak slowly.”

When Adrian saw him patting Deborah, he was quite annoyed.

Unable to get up, he lay in bed and yelled, “What are you doing touching me like that!”

Joseph didn’t pay any more attention to him, focusing instead on helping Deborah feel more

comfortable.

With her eyes red and swollen, it took Deborah a while to speak up. “Rebecca took Alyssa away behind

my back, and I’m worried something might have happened to Alyssa.”

Adrian, who considered himself to know Rebecca quite well, quickly reassured. “There’s nothing to Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

worry about. Although Rebecca can be impulsive and sometimes speaks harshly, she doesn’t have

many ill intentions.”

Joseph said in a deep voice. “Can you still walk? I’ll take you to find it.”

Deborah nodded immediately. “Yes, I can walk.”

Just now, she was running too fast and was panting heavily, which made it difficult for her to speak at

once.

Her endurance isn’t that bad; she wouldn’t be unable to walk just because of this.

Joseph supported her back and, without grabbing the coat on the couch, led her downstairs directly.

Adrian was furious as he watched, and ordered Evelyn, who was standing by and enjoying the show,

“Help me up. I’m going with them!”

Evelyn looked at him sincerely and said, “Mr. Moxley, I can’t help you up.”

It’s true, Adrian’s legs are now immobile. Evelyn practically has to hoist him up from the bed and carry

him as they chase after Deborah and

Joseph.

It’s unbelievable that Evelyn, who is six feet two inches tall can carry such a huge thing.

Adrian had no solution, and could only watch helplessly as Joseph wrapped his arm around Deborah,

walking side by side as they walked

away.

Adrian glared at Evelyn, angrily saying. “I’m telling you, with your current indifferent attitude, there’s no

chance for us!”

Evelyn’s face showed her disappointment, but her mind was torn between telling the truth and keeping

it to herself. Dude, you’ve said this several times already. Why don’t you go tell Mrs. Donna Moxley and

let me leave?

After Joseph helped Deborah into the car, he called Rodger first.

Deborah had already called both Rebecca and Ashton, but no one answered.

Rodger did answer the phone over there, but he replied that he’s currently not in the country.

Joseph immediately asked, “Where is Ashton hospitalized now? Could you please ask Dr. Denard

about his current situation and if anything has happened to him?”

He then directly mentioned the incident where Rebecca suddenly took Alyssa away, leaving no trace of

their whereabouts.

Over there, Rodger suddenly remembered something, his voice deepened, “Oh, and about that? I

informed Ms. Moxley last night that Ashton is now in the late stages of lung cancer. She got a bit

emotional over the phone.”

Deborah’s premonition grew worse, and Rodger also worried that something bad might happen.

Soon, he spoke again, “In that case, I’ll call the doctors back in our country to ask about it. Ashton’s

condition hasn’t been good lately, and he often stays in the hospital, usually at Richmond Hospital.”

Joseph was quite surprised; he never expected Ashton to be diagnosed with a terminal illness.

“Thank you for your help,” he said, and the other person hung up the phone first.

While waiting for Rodger’s reply, Joseph drove the car towards Richmond Hospital.

Deborah was in tears on the passenger seat, “Rebecca talked to me at noon, asking Alyssa to donate

bone marrow to Ashton. I refused, and she was very unhappy.”

Seeing that she was in a terrible mood, Joseph didn’t actively ask her for details. He just focused on

finding the person first.

Now, hearing Deborah say this, it’s clear why she’s so worried.

Deborah’s body trembled. Although bone marrow transplant risks are generally not significant, Alyssa

was still so young.

If Rebecca were to force her, it’s hard for Deborah to imagine what might happen if the child were to

resist.

As Joseph calmly drove, he reassured her, “Don’t panic. Bone marrow transplants require tests and

procedures; it can’t happen that quickly. Alyssa is smart, and she’ll definitely find a way to wait for you

to get there.”

Deborah’s mood had improved slightly, and Rodger had also returned her call.

He mentioned that Ashton suddenly coughed up blood and gasped for air, about half an hour ago he

was taken into the emergency room.

Rodger then informed Joseph of the ward number and the location of the emergency room.

Joseph’s car pulled up outside the hospital, and he immediately drove in. He then escorted Deborah

into the inpatient building.

Upon entering the hospital room, there was no one there.

On the sickbed, the snow-white sheets near the pillow were stained with blood, making it somewhat

difficult to breathe just by looking at

it.

Deborah’s body stiffened for a moment, but she didn’t have time to pay attention to these details. She

turned around and ran towards the

emergency room.