Torn Between Love and Hate

Chapter 175

Chapter 175 Setting Him Up with Deborah

Alyssa’s face went from being full of caution to one of immense speechlessness.

“Adrian, if the police see you like this, they’ll take you away immediately.”

Adrian put his face mask back on his face and strode over with his long legs. He took the two suitcases

that Deborah was pushing with one hand.

“You have no idea! I came here alone and was almost suffocated by those crazy journalists!”

Deborah greeted, “Mr. Moxley.”

Adrian’s face was completely covered, and he tilted his head, probably taking a glance at her.

“Hey, Ms. Shepherd. How about I take you straight to Moxley Manor? You’ve been staying in Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Oceanview City for the past few years, and since you’re new to Richmond, it might be hard to decide

where to stay, right?”

Deborah thought about it and realized that she really didn’t know where to go for the time being.

She didn’t have her own house in Richmond yet, but the divorce agreement stated that Ashton had

given her two properties, one of which was actually in Richmond.

After learning that it was his property, she didn’t really want to stay there.

On the way, the plan was to first take Alyssa to a hotel, and then look for a suitable house.

Adrian seemed to see right through her thoughts, “Staying in a hotel isn’t convenient either, Riclunand

is quite cold.

Over at my Moxley Manor, it’s just my grandmother living there, so there’s no need for you to worry, Ms.

Shepherd. As for my grandmother, she really enjoys lively and bustling environments.”

Adrian himself owns a few houses, but he has hardly ever lived in them.

But he was a notorious womanizer, and sometimes, the women who couldn’t find him would go

searching for him at

his various residences.

Adrian thought that if he let Deborah stay in the past and meet those women, it would be utterly

embarrassing if misunderstandings led to disputes,

Deborah hesitated for a moment, thinking that she would have to visit eventually, so going a few days

earlier wouldn’t

make much of a difference.

However, she said, “I haven’t had the chance to prepare a gift for our first visit. Mr. Moxley, would it be

convenient for you to take us to the mall first?”

She originally planned to visit Moxley Manor in a few days, during Christmas.

These past few days have been enough time for her to do some shopping for the Moxley family.

Adrian took the two of them straight to the parking lot and ushered them into the back seat of the car.

“What’s the point of buying anything? Only my grandmother is at Moxley Manor now, and my parents

haven’t returned from their trip abroad. If you’re willing to take Alyssa to visit Moxley Manor, that would

be the greatest gift for my grandmother.”

Deborah was a bit anxious, “How can this be? You can’t show up empty-handed for the first visit.”

Adrian glanced at her nonchalantly through the rearview mirror and said, “Well, that’s your opinion. It’s

not like. you’re coming with me to visit my future in-laws. What’s wrong with showing up empty-

handed?”

Deborah’s expression faltered for a moment before she finally understood what he meant after a short

pause,

Alyssa glared angrily ahead, “Adrian, don’t you dare take advantage of my mom! She wouldn’t be

interested in

someone as fickle as you!”

Upon seeing Alyssa getting anxious, Adrian became even more amused and said, “Hey, what’s the big

deal about being fickle? I can change his ways, right?”

Alyssa sneered, “You want to change? If you do, what will happen to Wendy, Jennie, Yves, and

Minnie?”

Adrian’s face turned awkward, “You kid, don’t make things up. She’s just a regular friend.”

Deborah was still pondering about the gift, “No, I should go to the mall instead. It’s impolite not to.”

Alyssa and Adrian had already moved on to another topic in their conversation, while Deborah was still

immersed in the previous subject. It took her a moment to realize what they were talking about.

Alyssa comforted Deborah, “Mommy, don’t worry, Great-Grandma Donna is a very nice person. If we

really want to give her something, we can wait for a few days until the day of Christmas, and then buy

something for

Great-Grandma Donna. That would be fine too.”

Deborah thought it was fine and decided to wait a few more days before sending it.

These days, there’s plenty of time to carefully make a selection.

The car quickly came to a stop outside Moxley Manor.

The house exudes an ancient charm, with its understated color scheme and decor, yet it possesses a

strong sense of

style and elegance.

Adrian led Deborah and Alyssa inside as dusk was setting in. The nanny was busy preparing dinner..

Donna was dozing off alone in the living room when she heard footsteps and woke up.

As she stood up and walked to the door, she saw Adrian leading Deborah in. The elderly person’s eyes

lit up.

“Ah, Adrian brought his wife back!”

Deborah immediately wanted to explain, “Mrs. Donna, I…”

Donna excitedly grabbed Deborah’s hand, her face full of joy, “You’re so pretty! I can tell you’re a good

girl at first glance! Adrian, you may not seem reliable, but your taste is excellent, much better than your

two older brothers!”

Alyssa, with a headache, said, “Great-Grandma Donna, she’s my mom, not the girlfriend Adrian

brought home.”

Donna only heard half of it, but she was already laughing so hard that her face was full of wrinkles.

“Yes, the girlfriend you, Adrian, brought back! Grandma knows, Grandma can see!”

Alyssa, holding her forehead, said, “No, Great-Grandma Donna…”

Donna excitedly interrupted Alyssa, “Alyssa, let Grandma talk to this young lady first. You go over there

and eat something, there are delicious treats. Be good, okay?”

The housekeeper immediately stepped forward, ready to lead Alyssa to a nearby seat.

Alyssa gave up struggling and glanced at Deborah. “Mominy, you can decide for yourself.”

Deborah was pulled by Donna and they both sat down on the couch.

She tried to explain several times, but Donna was just too excited and kept talking to her, as if she

hadn’t heard what

she said at all.

Adrian sat down on the couch across the room, neither admitting nor denying anything, just happily

watching the

drama unfold.

Donna looked at him with satisfaction and said, “Well done, young man. You’ve really grown and

improved.

Impressive!”

Adrian, eating melon seeds, nodded and responded with his eyes that gave a look that he was not bad

and is naturally

quite good.

Deborah watched their eyes meet and then look away, having no idea what they were communicating.

Donna’s gaze returned to Deborah, her face full of affection.

As she looked on, her face showed a hint of surprise. “This child, how come they resemble Ava so

much?”

Ava is Ava, Donna’s daughter-in-law, and also Adrian’s biological mother.

Adrian hadn’t really taken a close look at Deborah before, but now he took the opportunity to observe

her more.

carefully.

In Adrian’s experience in the entertainment industry, he had seen countless handsome men and

beautiful women.

It must be said, Deborah’s facial features are indeed quite attractive.

It’s the kind of beauty that, with just a glance, becomes unforgettable.

At first glance, it may not seem ostentatious, but upon closer inspection, it is truly stunning.

Adrian suddenly felt that Donna’s matchmaking efforts between him and Deborah were quite fitting.

After looking for a while, he also felt a bit lost. “It does resemble a bit, maybe this is fate?”