Chapter 245


    Chapter 245 My Promise Last for a Lifetime


    Deborah held Alyssa tightly as they sat on the couch together.


    After so many years and countless experiences, the mother and daughter finally reached


    this day.


    Everything seemed to have finally settled down and be calm.


    Alyssa achieved her dream, bing a rising star and a talented pianist, graced with


    the finest piano and stage.


    And as for Deborah, she sessfully became a renowned fashion designer, with


    someone by her side to love and cherish.


    The memories with Ashton have now be events from many years ago in the blink


    of an eye.


    So distant now, that when she thinks back on it, it no longer brings her such pain and


    difort.


    I’ve already started to feel estranged, as if that past no longer belongs to me.


    As the night grew darker, Deborah noticed that Alyssa was almost falling asleep. Gently touching her


    head, she said, “Let’s go upstairs to sleep.”


    Alyssa woke up and looked at her with raised eyes.


    After a while, she replied, “Mommy, you can stay here and sleep. I’ll have Adriane


    pick me up. I need to go back to school tomorrow, and my books are still with Adrian. If I wait until


    tomorrow morning to get them, it’ll be too rushed.”


    Deborah, feeling uneasy, said, “Then let me apany you. We can stay there together.”


    Before Alyssa could answer, Adrian’s voice came from the entrance, “I drove a sports car, there’s no


    room for a third person.”


    Deborah nced toward the entrance and saw the housekeeper opening the front door. Adrian walked


    in from outside.


    Aman who has always enjoyed spendingte nights at bars surprisingly came to pick up Alyssa at this


    hour, obediently.


    It was abnormal.


    Alyssa was also a bit surprised that Adrian agreed to pick her up so readily and arrived so quickly.


    However, Adrian quickly provided the answer.


    He approached and looked at Deborah, “Did that woman really tell you, as you said,


    that she wants me to give her a 150 million dors dowry… oops, I mean betrothal gift, to marry her?”


    Deborah looked at him with a smile, finally understanding.


    Look, someone is so excited that they start talking incoherently.


    Ironically, he still wore an expression on his face that said, “No one canpare to


    me.”


    Deborahughed and replied, “Is it true or not? You’ll have to ask her yourself. I can’t be sure about


    such a big matter.”


    Moreover, Evelyn was obviously joking.


    How could she possibly marry Adrian right away just for the sake of 150 million dors?


    However, if Adrian were to y dumb and try to fight for it, such as bringing 150 million dors to talk


    with Evelyn’s parents and show his determination, wouldn’t this opportunity juste to him?


    Deborah noticed a flicker of disappointment in Adrian’s eyes and quickly added, “But it was indeed


    Evelyn who said it, remember I sent you the screenshot.”


    Adrian didn’t want to pry further, so he said, “Oh. Alyssa, let’s go. Your mom can only


    stay here, as my car doesn’t have enough room.”


    Deborah immediately replied, “I have a car, we can use mine to go.”


    Adrian pulled Alyssa along and left without looking back, saying, “I only ride in my own car; I get carsick


    in other people’s vehicles.”


    Without saying another word, he took Alyssa with him, got in the car, and drove away.


    As the car glided smoothly like a flowing cloud, it left Deborah with a wisp of exhaust


    fumes.


    Deborah stood in the front yard, watching the car speed away, feeling a mix of amusement and


    disbelief.


    Alyssa has changed her attitude now, and Adrian probably hase to understand his own feelings,


    so he started to y matchmaker between her and Joseph.


    It’s hard to say whether things will go smoothly when he goes to Oceanview City to pursue Evelyn.


    The housekeeper followed her out and said, “Ms. Shepherd, it’s quite cold outside tonight. Please be


    careful not to catch a chill, and perhaps it’s best to go back inside sooner rather thanter.”


    Deborah snapped back to reality, nodded, and returned to the room.


    As she went upstairs, Joseph had just finished tidying up the room and came out of the bedroom.


    Seeing Deborahe up alone, he looked surprised, “Where’s Alyssa? Is she still downstairs watching


    TV?”


    Deborah responded somewhat helplessly, “No, Adrian just came by and took her to stay at Moxley


    Manor.”


    Joseph didn’t react immediately, “It’s sote, why are we suddenly going to Moxley Manor? Did


    something happen?”


    Deborah blushed a little and stammered an exnation, “It’s nothing, maybe I’ve just gotten used to


    staying at Moxley Manor.”


    Upon seeing her reaction, Joseph understood.


    Alyssa was no longer there, and he immediately began to act without restraint.


    Reaching out to embrace Deborah, they turned around and headed toward the bedroom.


    “I’ve already tidied up this bedroom, so let’s stay here tonight. From now on, we’ll leave the master


    bedroom next door for you and Alyssa.”


    The housekeeper was still behind Joseph, tidying up the bedroom. She then followed Joseph out


    together.


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    Upon witnessing this scene, the housekeeper immediately lowered her head and hurriedly left.


    Deborah was led into the bedroom, her face flushed bright red.


    Joseph always acts serious in front of others, but when he’s alone with her, the more she blushes, the


    more he loves to tease her.


    He led her into the bedroom and closed the door behind them.


    Upon hearing the sound of the door locking behind her, Deborah’s face flushed even redder with


    embarrassment.


    As she grew nervous, her back identally bumped into the wall, pressing against the bedroom light


    switch.


    With a soft click, the light turned off, plunging the entire bedroom into darkness.


    Deborah anxiously reached behind her, trying to turn on the light.


    However, Joseph grabbed her wrist and pinned it against the wall.


    She couldn’t see anything clearly, but she could feel him drawing closer.


    The warmth of his breath and the closeness of his presence enveloped her gently.


    Her heart raced faster and faster, as if it had leaped into her throat.


    I could hear the pounding of my heart in my ears, and my throat quickly became


    incredibly dry.


    In the pitch-ck room, everything bes oppressive, and perceptions grow


    sharper.


    She felt lost and uneasy, wanting to grasp onto something, to find a bit of support.


    Joseph’s breath grew closer, and Deborah heard him say, “Debby, Alyssa told me she agreed. Maybe


    she’s notpletely satisfied with me yet, but I promise, I’ll do my best to treat you and her well for the


    rest of my life.”


    Deborah’s fingers curled, her back pressed against the wall, feeling a slight chill on her


    back.


    As spring arrived, people wore fewer clothes, and one could feel the coolness of the


    walls.


    As she stood close to Joseph, she could feel the warmth radiating from his body, made her feel warm


    as well.


    and it


    She didn’t make a sound, but she couldn’t help herself. She raised her hand and grabbed his arm, her


    fingers trembling.


    Joseph’s face pressed against her cheek, suddenly kissing her lips and taking a yful


    bite.


    Deborah instinctively wanted to dodge, but he held her shoulders and kissed her


    without restraint.


    Deborah heard his deep, passionate voice, “Debby, is it okay?”