Torn Between Love and Hate novel Chapter 165

Chapter 165 Her Custody Rights 

Joseph stood still, watching as Deborah brushed past him without even sparing him an extra glance. 

Even though he had anticipated it to sotne extent before this. 

But when the moment truly arrived, it still felt as if my heart had suddenly become empty. 

That feeling of emptiness engulfing him made him feel as if he had lost all strength, almost causing him to collapse. 

But he endured without moving, persisting in standing still. 

Over the past three years, he had deceived Deborah, even keeping the fact that she had a daughter a secret from her. 

He thought Alyssa was dead, but surprisingly, Alyssa was still alive. 

If it weren’t for the child’s good fortune, they would not have been raised by the Moxley family. 

In the three years that Deborah had lost her memory, it’s hard to imagine what that child must have gone through. 

Deborah ignored everyone else, her gaze fixed solely on Alyssa, who was standing not too far away. 

On Alyssa’s face, there was a calmness and indifference that didn’t match her age. 

I used to imagine how excited I would be when the day came that my mother would think of me. 

But now, when the moment has truly arrived, there seems to be surprisingly little turbulence within my heart. 

Because it was quite clear that this day would always come, Deborah would eventually think of her, and it was impossible to truly forget her completely. 

Deborah walked up to her and raised her hand, wanting to gently pat her head. 

The child has grown quite a bit, looking very different from the delicate and frail image in Deborah’s memory. 

Especially three years ago, she had short, thin, and yellowish hair, but now it has turned into beautiful, long, and 

black hair. 

Deborah’s hand was about to touch her head, but it stopped mid-air, not making contact with her. 

Deborah couldn’t hold back the immense feelings of guilt and helplessness, and softly said, “Alyssa, I’m sorry.” 

The child she once carried with her day and night has grown up so much now. 

After three years, she even felt a touch of unfamiliarity. 

Alyssa pursed her lips, watching as her hand moved towards her own head. Suddenly, she reached out and tightly embraced Deborah. 

The child has grown quite tall in the past few years, and now they’re almost as tall as Deborah’s shoulders. 

Just like three years ago, she sweetly called Deborah, “Mommy.” 

Deborah had just regained her memory, and that sudden feeling of emptiness and helplessness, as if she couldn’t find her footing, was greatly alleviated the moment Alyssa embraced her. 

No matter how cruel the past may have been, the fact that her daughter is still alive now is her greatest fortune and unexpected joy. 

There’s not enough time to talk about everything now, and Deborah’s eyes red as she gently stroked Alyssa’s head in her arms, glancing sideways at Steven. 

“Mr. Moxley, thank you for the kindness you and the Moxley family have shown to Alyssa. I will definitely visit your soon to express my gratitude properly. May 1 take Alyssa with me for a few days?” 

Steven laughed and said, “Of course I don’t mind, the kid couldn’t be happier. But as for your gratitude, I really don’t deserve it. I wasn’t the one who saved Alyssa, and I haven’t been the one raising her all these years.” 

Alyssa couldn’t wait any longer and wished she could leave with Deborah right away. She tilted her head, looking somewhat impatiently at Steven, and whispered, “Steven, stop talking so much.” 

Steven laughed helplessly, with a look of resignation on his face, “Just look at her.” 

Deborah smiled warmly as she held Alyssa’s hand tightly, “Thank you so much, Mr. Moxley. In a few days, I will personally bring Alyssa back to Moxley Manor.” 

No matter how you look at it, Alyssa has been living with the Moxley family for the past three years. 

Over the past three years, the Moxley family, especially Adrian, has developed deep affection for Alyssa. 

Even if Deborah is her biological mother, it’s impossible for them to recognize each other as mother and daughter after three years and for her to immediately take Alyssa away completely. 

As for the future arrangements, Deborah thought it would be best to discuss them with the Moxley family. 

It’s just that now, she suddenly regained her memory, and for a moment, she found it difficult to calm down. 

Moreover, there’s another matter… 

Deborah turned around and looked at Ashton, who was standing not far behind her, remaining silent all this time. 

“Perhaps we need to make some revisions and additions to the divorce agreement.” 

On that matter, there was no mention of the custody arrangement for Alyssa. 

Alyssa immediately looked at Ashton with caution. “There’s no way I can be with you.” 

Ashton no longer wanted to fight for it. Seeing Alyssa say this without hesitation, a hint of embarrassment still 

flashed across his face. 

He spoke up, “It’s better for the child to be with their mother. I won’t fight for custody.” 

Deborah was very concerned about the situation and, without considering that there were other people present, she directly discussed the matter with Ashton. 

“As long as you sign a guarantee to give up custody of Alyssa, I can choose not to pursue any past issues. You can also propose other conditions, and if I can meet them, I will do my best to fulfill them.” 

After a long silence, Ashton intended to magnanimously say that he had no demands. 

After some thought, he finally spoke up, “I have only one condition. I hope that you… I hope Alyssa can stay in Richmond. If that’s not possible, at least let her visit Richmond occasionally. I just want to be able to see her from time to time.” 

Deborah does have some understanding of the law in this area. 

She said softly, “Of course, Alyssa is your daughter too. If you give up custody, you still have visitation rights, and you 

can see her from time to time.” 

Alyssa grumbled a bit unwillingly, “Who wants him to visit? I don’t want to see him.” 

She looked at Ashton indifferently, “You can visit less often. If you’re really worried or feeling guilty, just give my