Torn Between Love and Hate novel Chapter 176

Chapter 176 Witnessinvg Ashton Coughing Up Blood 

At this moment, Donna heard it clearly and, with a smile, patted Deborah’s hand.

“It truly is fate, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law look alike, destined to be a family.”

Adrian’s gaze towards Deborah began to grow more affectionate.

Deborah noticed that things were gradually going off track, while Adrian’s attitude was completely stirring up trouble.

She had no choice but to explain earnestly to the elderly woman, “Mrs. Donna, please listen to me. I am not familiar with Mr. Adrian, and we are definitely not in a romantic relationship.

I am Alyssa’s mother, and I came here today to personally express my gratitude to your family for taking such good care of Alyssa all these years.”

Deborah is now sitting right next to Donna, deliberately raising her voice and speaking clearly and slowly.

Donna listened carefully, looking incredulously at Deborah, then at Adrian, who wore a smug grin on his face.

Donna asked Deborah, “Are you Alyssa’s mom, Ms. Shepherd?”

Deborah, Alyssa’s mother, is planning to visit during the upcoming Christmas. Donna has been aware of this for quite some time.

Deborah nodded, “Yes, Mrs. Donna, I am Deborah.”

Adrian immediately thought of getting up and running away, but Donna was so angry that she raised her cane to hit him. “You little rascal, you’re getting more and more out of line! Can you just make jokes like this? I must teach you a lesson today!”

Deborah saw the elderly Mrs. Donna struggling to stand up and immediately reached out to help and stop her. “Mrs. Donna, please be careful with your health.”

Donna scolded Adrian a few times before sitting down and continuing her conversation with Deborah.

Just after a few

sentences, the conversation veered off topic again. “I heard that Alyssa is the child of Ms. Shepherd and her ex-husband, Mr. Mullen. Ms. Shepherd, have you remarried or started dating someone new?”

Despite being over 80 years old, the elderly man had spent many years abroad, which made him exceptionally open-minded.

She knew that Deborah and Ashton had divorced, and now Ashton was even dating Rebecca. All of this was just a normal part of life.

Deborah dating and getting married is just as normal as anything else.

Deborah replied, “I’m not married yet, but…”

Donna laughed and said, “Don’t be frightened by my little grandson, he’s always been unreliable.

Grandma said to you, Grandma has two more grandsons, both of them are very reliable. One is a doctor and the other manages a company. Would you like to meet them? How about Grandma invites them over tonight?”

Deborah said, “Mrs. Donna, I’m not married yet, but I already have someone I’m lond of.”

Donna’s face showed great disappointment, and she remained silent for a while. Reluctantly, she patted Deborah’s hand.

“Such a lovely girl. Sigh. If you’re looking for someone in the future, don’t forget about your grandma here.”

Adrian sighed, “Grandma, can you please not try to sell us off to everyone you meet? Rumors are going around in our circle that the three of us brothers must have some hidden issues, since you’re always trying to get rid of us like we’re cheap street stall goods.”

Donna said angrily. “You three brothers are almost as worthless as stuff from street vendors. One of you is always messing around, and the other two are already over 30. If grandma doesn’t promote you, who would even want you?”

Adrian gave Deborah a pained look, pretended to answer a phone call, and quickly got up and left.

After chatting with Deborah for quite some time and having dinner, Donna grew tired. She instructed the housekeeper to take good care of

Deborah and her daughter before heading off to bed.

Alyssa has her own bedroom upstairs, but she has to sleep with Deborah.

The housekeeper didn’t bother to arrange another room, allowing Deborah to stay in Alyssa’s bedroom.

Alyssa was in a great mood and went upstairs to tidy up her room.

Deborah carried a glass of water from the kitchen and was about to go upstairs when she heard a commotion coming from the entrance

hall.

She turned around to look, momentarily stunned.

Rebecca supported a wobbly Ashton as they walked in from outside, bringing with them a strong smell of alcohol.

Upon seeing the situation, the housekeepers hurried over to help. Ashton, with a wave of his hand, knocked over an ornament on the

cabinet.

Something fell to the ground with a thudding sound.

Rebecca supported him as they entered, both of them sweating profusely.

She instructed the housekeeper, “Go make a bowl of hangover soup and bring it here. There’s no need for so many of you to help.”

She sounded a bit annoyed, as she was struggling to support Ashton while bending over, not noticing Deborah standing at the staircase

entrance.