Torn Between Love and Hate novel Chapter 20

Chapter 20 A Sense of Familiarity With Deborah 

Ashton’s eyes suddenly darkened, and he immediately called Deborah. 

But it could not be connected, and he would not call Joseph for help. Therefore, Ashton turned back into the ward with an extremely gloomy face. 

Helen woke up on the bed and sat up. Nina had brought her breakfast. 

Ashton asked her directly, “Helen, did you see Deborah return to Flora Villa last night?” 

Helen looked confused, replying, “Yes, Nina said that Debby returned to Flora Villa. Ashton, what happened? Is Debby alright?” 

Ashton concealed his emotions and said lightly, “Nothing, I was just asking ” 

Nina seemed to think of something and said, “Mr. Mullen, I remember that Ms. Shepherd did come back last night. 

“But she left soon. Alyssa was still in Flora Villa, and I thought that Ms. Shepherd would definitely come back, so I didn’t stop her.” 

Nina spoke and hesitated. “When Ms. Shepherd came back last night, she looked very happy and said something strange. She said that… she would no longer have to be afraid of you in the future.” 

Helen looked surprised. “Is that true? Nina, why didn’t you tell us earlier? Maybe Debby has gone. Nina, you were too careless. How do you want me to explain to Ashton now?” 

“Ashton, can’t you find Debby?” Helen asked worriedly. 

“It’s my fault. When I called you last night, I should have asked Nina about it first. I thought it was already so late and Debby would not go out again when she came back.” 

Ashton was angry. He said in a low voice, “Helen, this has nothing to do with you. Have a good rest. I will go out for a while.” 

As Ashton spoke, he turned around and walked out of the ward. 

As soon as Ashton left, the weak and uneasy look on Helen’s face disappeared. She looked at Nina with satisfaction, and they smiled 

at each other. 

It had been a whole night, and things must have happened. What could Ashton do if he went out now? 

Nina said proudly, “Ms. Bauer, you have finally succeeded. A cheap slut born from a mistress is not worthy to compete with you for 

Mr. Mullen.” 

Helen smiled sinisterly. “Do you think she’s still alive after being controlled by Joseph, that lunatic?” 

Nina shook her head. “I don’t think so. When she is dead, you’ll be Mr. Mullen’s wife in the future. 

“Even if she’s still alive, she’s already sullied by Joseph. Mr. Mullen is a freak about it. In the future, I’m afraid he will feel disgusted just by looking at her.” 

Helen’s eyes were filled with hatred. She said maliciously, “She deserves it. Her mother took the heart of my father away and tried to replace my mother. Now she wants to get my man, Both Deborah and her mother are courting death!” 

Helen imagined that soon, she could see Deborah’s body or her miserable appearance. 

Then she could marry Ashton, and then she would be his noble and respectable wife. Thinking about it, Helen was full of longing. 

Deborah didn’t sleep well and felt pain in her brain. She had a headache and was sweating all over. 

It was not until the curtains of the hotel room were pulled open and the light stimulated her eyes that she finally woke up abruptly 

Deborah looked blankly at the curtains that had been pulled open and saw Joseph standing in front of the window with a towel lied around his waist. 

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She could see his tall and sexy figure, which reminded her slowly of everything that had happened last night. 

Last night, Joseph leaned close to her ear and said in a low and bewitching voice, “What does it feel like to have sex with Ashton’s 

wife?” 

Joseph pressed her down on the sofa and she could only see the white ceiling. 

Later, she fell unconscious. Until now, when she woke up, it was morning. 

The whole night passed, but Ashton did not appear. 

Deborah lay on the bed, her eyes unfocused. She stared out the window. It was unknown whether she was looking out the window or 

Joseph 

Joseph sat on the sofa, smiled, and said, “Do I look good? Satisfied?” 

Deborah remained motionless and closed her eyes. 

She could feel that her clothes had been changed into a thin night dress in the hotel room. 

Joseph looked interested. “There must be something wrong with Ashton’s eyes. Or is he impotent? He keeps Helen, who is stupid 

and ugly, by his side. You are so sexy and charming, but he sent you to other men,” 

As he spoke, he got up and walked over to Deborah. With a frivolous expression, he bent down and his finger was about to touch her 

face. 

Deborah finally reacted. She grabbed an ashtray from the bedside table and threw it at his face. 

Joseph’s forehead was hit, and blood quickly flowed down his eyebrows. 

Joseph was stunned for a moment. He probably did not expect that Deborah, who looked so lifeless and hopeless at the moment, 

would still attack. 

Then he laughed softly, got two tissues, and slowly wiped the blood on his face. 

For some reason, Joseph had a sense of familiarity with Deborah. But when he approached her and looked at her closely, it seemed 

like it was just an illusion. 

He straightened up, took the watch from the bedside table, and put it on. 

A scar on his wrist was half-covered by the watch, and when he took off his shirt cuffs, the scar was hidden. 

There was a knock on the door, and a man’s voice came, “Mr. Black, it’s time to go to the company.” 

Joseph did not look at Deborah on the bed anymore. He dressed neatly and returned to his well-dressed appearance. Then he 

stepped out. 

When he walked to the door and was about to open it to go out, Deborah suddenly called out to him from behind, “Mr. Black.” 

Joseph paused and turned around to look at her. “What? You don’t want me to leave, right? Do you want to do it again?” 

Deborah thought of Alyssa, who was still in Flora Villa. She didn’t want to see Ashton anymore. It was time to leave this time. 

Her hands were clenched tightly under the quilt. No matter how embarrassed she felt, she still said, “You haven’t paid yet.” 

Joseph was stunned for a moment, but soon, the smile in his eyes disappeared, and he looked at her with contempt. 

To provoke Ashton, he transferred some money to Ashton before.