Torn Between Love and Hate

Chapter 259 Loss of Control (Extra)

Evelyn's heart skipped a beat as she replied, "Maybe it's because I've been eating more.

lately."

Adrian didn't ask any more questions.

Evelyn doesn't touch a drop of alcohol.

Joseph took care of her well-being, and Edward could see that clearly. After Joseph stopped him from offering her a drink once, Edward just laughed and didn't try to pass it to her again.

Adrian had a bit too much to drink and looked at Edward with a tilted head, recognizing

him as a love rival.

After tilting my head and taking another look at Joseph, he seemed like a romantic

rival.

Evelyn seems to be increasingly afraid of Joseph, yet she claims to like someone who is steady and responsible. Could it be that she has a secret crush on Joseph?

The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt. By the time the dinner party ended, he was so drunk that he could barely stand.

A few people went downstairs together and headed outside the restaurant.

Edward helped Adrian down, and Joseph took over. He said to Edward, "You can go back first, don't worry. I'll take care of Mr. Moxley here." Edward nodded, got in the car, and left first.

Joseph looked back at the swaying Adrian and asked, "Where's your driver? You didn't drive here by yourself, did you?"

Adrian looked at Evelyn with a dazed expression, "What... what do you mean 'alone'? I'm not alone. Can't you see I'm here with my wife?" Joseph looked at him with a feeling that was hard to put into words.

Adrian immediately said anxiously, "I'm telling you, Evelyn is my wife. She's not interested in you, so don't even think about it!"

Joseph felt even more speechless and decided to call the Moxley family, asking them to come and pick up their family member.

But the Moxleys found out about Adrian's past scandal, knowing that he had taken advantage of Evelyn when she was drunk, and it was as if he had completely disgraced the entire Moxley family lineage. Is this even a human? No, it's not!

Donna simply told Joseph to leave him by the roadside, letting him fend for himself.

Over there, the attitude was resolute, and Joseph didn't feel at ease to directly call a taxi

to send him back.

This person is so drunk that they probably wouldn't even know if someone sold them.

Joseph didn't want to trouble Evelyn for a ride, but upon checking the time, he realized it was already almost nine o'clock.

Deborah had set a rule for him: he must be home by 9:30 every night.

Although it's just about a ten-minute journey from here to get back.

But what if he was unlucky and encountered a vehicle accident or traffic jam halfway through his journey?

Taking into account all possible unexpected situations, he must leave for home now.

Joseph glanced at his phone, then looked at the swaying Adrian, his expressión clearly showing anxiety and difficulty.

Evelyn was a secretary who was absolutely dedicated and determined to solve any difficulties her boss may encounter. What else could she do?

She gritted her teeth and said, "Mr. Black, why don't you go ahead and leave first? I can take Mr. Moxley home."

Joseph was a bit worried, "Will this work? Adrian's character isn't that great."

In the past, he wouldn't have worried about this at all.

However, for some people who already have a criminal record, the situation is different.

Adrian, who has a somewhat questionable character, wobbled angrily and said, "Who

are you talking about!"

Evelyn's face turned slightly awkward, "Don't worry, I'll be extra careful. I promise there won't be any issues. Please feel at ease and go back, Mr. Black." The restaurant waiter brought Joseph's car over.

After hesitating for a moment, Joseph said, "Then you drive my car to take him, and I'll take a taxi separately."

Evelyn agreed with a "yes," helped Adrian into the car, then walked around to the driver's seat and drove away. Adrian sat in the back seat, usually quite talkative, but now, having had a bit too much.

to drink, he became even more chatty.

"Honey, it's not easy to drive at night. How about I take over?

You like someone who's calm and responsible, right? I can be that too. I'll work on improving myself from now on.

That time, I was worse than a beast. You have to believe me, I truly regret it. I just couldn't control myself in that moment. I promise, nothing like that will ever happen. again..."

Evelyn didn't pay attention to what he was saying, as if he were reciting scriptures. She

didn't catch a single word and focused solely on driving.

Adrian tilted his head and looked outside, asking, “Honey, are we going back to our own house now?"

It was only then that Evelyn realized she had instinctively driven to that familiar place.

That villa was purchased after she and Adrian had a fake marriage.

Adrian said that acting should be flawless, so he deliberately bought a house to create a

wedding room for the two of them.

Over the past six months, in order to appease their elders, the two of them often stayed together at that place, cohabiting.

Upon realizing that she had fallen into a habit, Evelyn couldn't help but feel a sense of

unease in her heart.

She took a turn and headed in a different direction.

It's hard to know where to take Adrian. Hesitating for a moment, she decides to drive directly to Moxley Manor.

If the Moxley family didn't want him, she would just leave him at the doorstep of Moxley Manor and then leave directly, considering her task completed.

The car pulled up outside Moxley Manor, and she got out, greeting the gatekeeper's housekeeper with a friendly hello.

The housekeeper immediately went in and informed, "Old Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Adrian has

returned."

Not long ago, Donna received a call from Joseph, who informed her that Adrian had

drunk too much.

She was still sitting in the living room, not yet asleep. Upon hearing this, she said irritably, "Then close the door and don't let him in!"

The housekeeper hesitated and said, "Old Mrs. Moxley, Ms. Moore came together."

Donna's face changed immediately, filled with affection. She got up, grabbed her cane,

and walked out.

"Evelyn, oh my dear, what brings you back home so late at night?"

Evelyn looked a bit embarrassed as she opened the back door of the car and explained, "Mrs. Moxley, Mr. Moxley had too much to drink. Mr. Black instructed me to bring him home."

She spoke briefly, making it clear that their relationship was purely professional. She

wasn't giving someone a ride out of personal friendship, but rather, it was strictly

business.

Donna glanced at the tipsy Adrian inside, and the more she looked, the angrier she

became.

She grabbed Evelyn's arm firmly, "Don't worry about that jerk, let him fend for himself! It's getting late, come inside with Grandma and warm up. You can stay here tonight." Evelyn was being pulled along by the old lady, gripping her arm tightly as they walked. She wanted to resist, but she didn't dare to pull her hand away.

Donna kept one hand on her cane, just in case she needed to pull it out quickly to prevent the elderly person from falling.

Evelyn was being pulled along, feeling a bit anxious, she said, "Mrs. Moxley, it's getting late, I really should be heading back."

It's been a long time since Donna had seen her, and thinking about how her own grandson had mistreated her made her feel that the Moxley family owed her an even greater apology. Donna spoke gently, "Sweetie, whatever you're dealing with that jerk, Grandma won't

interfere.

But here at Grandma's, you're just like a real granddaughter. Since you've already come, it's not safe to drive back so late at night. You must stay the night."

Evelyn had a headache, but Donna pulled her in and chattered away for quite a while.

As she continued speaking, Donna's eyes turned red, "I apologize on behalf of my grandson. Our family, the Moxley family, has always been strict with our upbringing. I never thought that he would turn out to be such a scoundrel who takes advantage of

others!!

Unbelievably, he took advantage of Evelyn when she was drunk, no matter how he tries to explain it, he's just inhuman!

Donna chatted with Evelyn until almost midnight before she asked the housekeeper to

tidy up the bedroom and let her go upstairs to sleep.

Evelyn can't fall asleep.

Before, she could live carefree in Moxley Manor, but now, things have changed.

Moreover, with the child still in her belly, she couldn't help but worry, always fearing that staying here might expose some flaws.

Tossing and turning in bed, she suddenly remembered that Adrian was still in the car, but all the windows were tightly closed.

If he drinks too much and doesn't get out of the car, what if he suffocates inside?

This was no small matter. She got up in the dark, put on her slippers, and headed

outside.