Torn Between Love and Hate

Chapter 106 She Won't Come Back

Joseph's gaze remained fixed on Deborah, who looked terrified.

He was angry, but his voice was not too loud, probably to avoid scaring her. "Get out."

The maid sighed and came over to pull Deborah up. "You should leave now. Mr. Black is angry."

Joseph glanced at the maid and said, "I told you to get out."

Shawn happened to walk in and heard Joseph speaking. After looking at the situation in the dining room, understood what was going on. With a serious face, Shawn walked over and led the confused maid out, then promptly fired her.

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Joseph finally realized that Deborah had probably recognized the dinnerware he had bought at the auction to provoke Ashton.

He tried to reassure her. "This dinnerware isn't worth much. I intentionally inflated the price to compete with Ashton and make him angry."

Deborah still looked uneasy. "I'll compensate you later."

Joseph saw that she had calmed down a bit and reached out to help her up onto the couch.

Over the years, Ashton had treated Deborah badly, causing her a lot of stress and fear, which Joseph could now clearly see.

Otherwise, Deborah wouldn't have been so scared by a broken bowl.

In the past, when he went out to socialize, he had heard people in private rooms joking that to tell if a woman had been abused at home, one just needed to suddenly raise one's hand in front of her, If the woman immediately cowered in fear, it was a natural instinctive reaction because she had been hurt.

before.

Deborah had a terminal illness and had been bullied by Ashton for many years. Now that she was nearing death, she had yet to experience any warmth.

At that moment, Joseph suddenly felt that he could no longer keep it a secret.

He squatted down in front of Deborah, took off the watch from his left wrist, and showed her the scars on his

wrist.

He looked into her eyes and said, "Do you really not remember me?"

Deborah looked stunned for a moment but quickly regained her composure and said, "You told me that the scars on your hand were from a recent accident." Joseph could not hold back anymore and told her the truth, "You forgot that when you were thirteen, I carried you under the cliff and took you to the hospital.

"Ashton was still abroad at that time and did not return to the country until you were fourteen. Back then, my

mother married Wayne, and we sat together in Mullen Manor."

Deborah was speechless for a long time, and soon her face was full of suspicion. "You're lying. The person who saved me back then was Ashton. How could it be you?"

Deborah's phone rang, but she didn't answer it.

She said she didn't believe Joseph's words, but she unconsciously waited for Joseph to continue speaking. Joseph didn't want to wait anymore. Deborah had a terminal illness and didn't have much time left. He didn't

want her to continue living in such a bleak situation.

He continued to speak, "You're mistaken. Ashton was not in the country when you had your accident. That night, I took you to the hospital and promised to buy you food to take to the ward. Later, my mother had an

accident, and then..."

His expression changed, and he tried to control his emotions as he told Deborah all the details and everything that had happened.

He didn't want to hide it anymore. He wanted her to know that he would take her to get treatment.

Back when he was going through a difficult time in his life, it was Deborah who gave him warmth, and many times, she helped him and saved him.

Now, he wouldn't watch her die. She should feel the warmth and live a good life.

He slowly continued speaking, but he didn't know that his voice was also being heard on Ashton's computer

at the same time.

Ashton had planted a listening device on Deborah, initially seeking revenge against Joseph.

This was because Joseph had given Deborah the listening device to plant in Ashton's work area, which Ashton had discovered.

Ashton had only intended to listen in on Joseph's instructions to Deborah and hear how Joseph planned to deal with the Mullen Group and the Mullen family.

However, he ended up hearing something else entirely from the listening device.

Ashton sat at his desk in the study, listening as Joseph revealed the truth to Deborah.

Ashton's face turned pale as he urgently called Deborah to try and stop her from continuing to listen.

But she didn't answer the phone at all, and Joseph conti to reveal the truth from eleven years ago to

Deborah.

Ashton's shameful thoughts have now been exposed, and his deceitful act of pretending to be Deborah's

savior has been uncovered.

Ashton sat at his desk, feeling helpless as the listening device had no tracking capabilities, leaving him

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unaware of Deborah's whereabouts.

A voice in Ashton's head reminded him that Deborah now knew the truth and would never return.

Joseph was the one who saved her in the past, and she would leave with him. She would leave, no doubt about

it!

Ashton clenched his fists tightly and forcefully pressed them onto the desk.

Unable to contain himself any longer, Ashton smashed the desk hard and sent the laptop crashing to the floor.

However, Joseph's voice still rang clearly from the laptop. "Deborah, come with me. I'll take you to get treatment, find you a compatible liver, and let you live a good life..." Ashton stood up and kicked the laptop on the floor with all his might.

His sullen and furious complexion became hideous.

"You're dreaming, all of you!"

Jeff's voice sounded from outside the door. "Mr. Mullen, Lydia refused to cooperate and call Mrs. Mullen. She doesn't want to contact Mrs. Mullen to come back.

"I used a little trick, and she seems to have a bad heart. She suddenly gasped for breath and passed out. Should we take her to the hospital..."

Ashton shouted angrily, "Don't give her treatment! Nobody is allowed to take her for treatment! Take a photo of Lydia and send it to Deborah. If Deborah doesn't come back, let Lydia die!" Jeff remained silent for a moment before responding, "Okay."

When Deborah saw the message on her phone, Joseph leaned over and hugged her.

"Deborah, I'll take you to get treatment. I won't let you suffer anymore," Joseph said.

Deborah stared at the message on her phone, which did not display its contents, but she had a bad feeling about it.

Joseph hugged her tightly, and she had never seen him like this before.

Joseph told her everything about his life before adulthood. He had never had a good life, never been cared for, and had become accustomed to indifference and ruthlessness.

This was why Joseph had such deep feelings for Deborah, who had been the only person who had ever treated him kindly.

Deborah was held so tightly by Joseph that she could hardly move her hands. Eventually, she managed to use one hand to unlock the phone screen and open the message.

It was a close-up photo.

In the picture, Lydia lay on the ground, pale and motionless.

Ashton sent another message: [She probably had a heart attack. I don't know if she died suddenly. When will you come back alone? She will go to the hospital when you do.] Deborah suddenly stood up and pushed Joseph away. "My mother is in trouble. I need to go to Ashton's place."

Joseph immediately snapped out of his previous mood and followed her outside. "I'll go with you."

Deborah said anxiously, "No, Ashton wants me to go alone. My mother is in critical condition, unconscious, and still at Ashton's place."

Joseph knew he couldn't stop her anymore. Deborah had to make sure Lydia went to the hospital and was properly treated without any issues.

They could deal with everything else later.

But one thing was certain. Joseph would definitely take Deborah away this time.

"I'll drive you there. It's not easy to find a taxi around here," Joseph said as he went to the car.

Deborah hesitated for a moment, thinking that she could get off nearby, and agreed to his offer.

Ashton was really ruthless. When Deborah arrived, Lydia was still lying on the floor in the guest bedroom.

Ashton was sitting on the side, watching coldly, without any reaction.

Deborah rushed in, her eyes red, and hurried to Lydia's side.

But when Deborah reached out to check on her, Lydia had already passed away.