Ashton took out his marriage certificate and other evidence, such as his photos with Deborah.
Ashton showed them to the police and asked the police to show them to Deborah.
Although it was difficult for Deborah to accept, she began to calm down.
Deborah to face the fact that she and Ashton had been legally married three years ago.
After that, something happened, and Joseph took her away, deceiving her that they were engaged.
In the past three years, she had never known the truth.
Now, all the truth appeared suddenly and cruelly in front of her.
The policeman tried to persuade Deborah, “Mrs. Mullen, we have contacted Richmond.
“We learned that you and Mr. Mullen got married seven years ago. Except for these three years, you have always lived in Richmond with your daughter.”
Ashton’s expression changed immediately. He interrupted the police and said, “She can’t accept so much information at once. Some things can be kept from her for now.
“Debby, you just need to know that you are my lawful wife, and now you should go with me. And Joseph, he has been deceiving you for all this time.”
Lucien angrily exclaimed, “Don’t you have any shame? If you have the guts, let the police continue speaking and reveal everything. Why are you afraid, Ashton?”
The police could not continue and advised, “Mrs. Mullen, you should leave with Mr. Mullen first. We will investigate everything and inform you of the result as soon as possible.”
Joseph held Deborah’s hand tightly, on the verge of a breakdown, and said, “Ashton, don’t be so aggressive. You know very well what will happen if you force Deborah to leave with you.”
However, Deborah slowly calmed down. Her previous anxious and restless mood had almost disappeared.
She turned to Ashton and said calmly, “In that case, I can leave with you first. But before leaving, I want to talk to
Joseph alone.”
Thinking of something, she added, “And Dr. Garza.”
Lucien was straightforward, and Deborah believed that Lucien would be willing to tell her the truth about many
things.
Deborah had a feeling that although she and Ashton were husband and wife, Ashton was not a good person.
Otherwise, why would she have suddenly lost her mind three years ago and almost killed herself on the road?
At that time, Lucien showed her the surveillance video to prove that Joseph had saved her.
Deborah was sure that in the video, she walked to the middle of the road with a certain demeanor as if she wanted to
end her life deliberately. It was not an accident.
When she woke up from a coma, she learned from the doctor that she had lost her uterus, had a new liver, and her body was seriously injured with bruises all over.
At the time, Joseph explained that because she had always been in poor health, she had undergone several surgeries.
But now Deborah realized that the truth was probably not that simple.
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In terms of law and morality, it Ashton was indeed her husband and Joseph had lied to her, then she should follow Ashton and leave instead of persisting in following Joseph, despite her husband’s grief.
However, if, in reality, the injuries on her body were caused by Ashton, and her husband was a man with a serious. tendency towards violence, then she must find a way to end such a marriage.
She still had a lite waiting tor her. She couldn’t be bound by a marriage certificate and endure a painful marriage.
Ashton said in a deep voice, “Joseph is a liar. Debby, there’s nothing to talk about with him. You should leave with me
now.”
Deborah insisted, “I said I just wanted to talk to him alone for a few words. After that, I will leave with you.
“Since we are husband and wife, don’t you even have this basic trust in me? Or are you afraid that I will know something?”
Ashton was momentarily at a loss for words, but after a moment of silence, he nodded his head and said, “Okay, I’ll
wait for you outside.”
Joseph’s expression was tense. “Deborah, you can’t go with him.”
Deborah pulled on his sleeve and whispered, “It’s okay. Don’t worry.”
Ashton took everyone out, leaving only Deborah, Joseph, and Lucien in the ward.
Ashton’s mood got better when Deborah agreed to go with him. As he walked out, Ashton even took the initiative to
close the door.
Deborah was right. As husband and wife, he shouldn’t have been so mistrustful of her.
In the ward, Deborah looked calmly at Joseph.
At that moment, Joseph felt extremely guilty and subconsciously looked away.
Deborah simply asked him, “Is what Ashton said true?”
Even though everyone outside was accusing Joseph of deceiving her and abducting her, Deborah still instinctively wanted to believe Joseph’s words.
After three years of being together, Deborah was fully trusting and dependent on Joseph.
Joseph felt a dull pain in his heart. He was silent for a long time, and his expression was full of pain.
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