True Love Waits

Chapter 23 Moving In

"Hello, Philip," Debbie greeted on the phone. "What? Now?" Narrowing her eyes, she said, "Okay, got it. I'll be there as soon as I can." After hanging up the call, she took a much needed deep breath. Ever since she had given Philip the divorce papers, she had been staying in the dorm. There was no reason for her to live in the villa anymore.

Yet a moment ago, she had received Philip's call and he had asked her to go back there. Unaware of the purpose behind his request, she became a bit worried.

"Kristina," Debbie began, turning to look at her, "I'm sorry you have to go back to school alone. I need to go back home."

"What?" Kristina asked in confusion. "Is there something wrong?" Concern was written all over her face. As much as Debbie wanted to share the truth, she felt it would be better to keep this to herself.

Shaking her head, Debbie answered, "No. Don't worry. I'll see you tomorrow."

"All right then," Kristina said with a hint of uncertainty in her voice. "Goodbye!"

A bit grateful that she did not have to answer any more questions, Debbie waited for her friend to get into the taxi they had just hailed and leave before she hailed another one for herself. While heading to the East City Villa, she was in a rather nervous state. 'Did Carlos already agree to sign the divorce papers?' she thought. If he did, Debbie wondered why she still had to make the trip back there. Upon reaching he destination, she paid the fare and got out of the taxi.

Then, she stood on the spot while the taxi drove away, and stared at the villa lit with more lights than she could count. Her eyes were filled with worry.

Usually, there were only three people including her in the villa. Accompanying her were the servant and the steward who were Julie Liu and Philip respectively. It was past ten o'clock in the evening now. Neithe Julie Liu nor Philip would typically stay overnight in the villa, yet it seemed like there were still people at home. There was only one explanation for Philip to stay so late -- Carlos was at home.

The young lady took a deep breath, opened the entrance door gently, and sneaked into the living room. There was no point in delaying her arrival.

Philip's voice could be vaguely heard, and as she peered into the room, two men came into view.

With a domineering aura, Carlos was sitting on the couch. The man did not appear like he was in a good mood. While staying hidden, Debbie considered walking out of the house, but her feet did not move and she had her eyes fixed on Carlos.

His eyes were shut while he was listening to Philip's report regarding her personal information and recent activities.

college entrance exam. As per your request, I've arranged her application to study in the Finance Department of Economics and

did not even open his eyes. It was as though he hadn't

Philip's report, his voice low and attractive at the same time. Clasping her hands together, Debbie quietly begged Philip not to throw her under the bus. The doe-eyed lady waited for him to make a choice. After having spent three years serving her, Philip believed that she was a good girl, and so he hesitated to answer the man in front of him. "Continue!" Carlos demanded. His voice was so

this time. Only God can help you now." Then, to Debbie's horror, Philip began recounting

there, Debbie would give the steward a sarcastic thumbs-up and praise him by saying, "You'd definitely make a successful spy if it

other day. She was informed by someone that Mrs. Huo had formed a gang. She had gang fights, and..." After a short pause,

someone had dared to tell the dean what she had done, the first person that came

memory of her own actions made her break out in a cold sweat. Biting her lower lip, she began to justify herself and thought, 'Yes, I did smash the teacher's desk. But it wasn't my

her arms upon realizing something. 'What's Carlos doing right now?' she thought furiously. 'He's

Clean a room for me," he instructed Philip. Finally, he

even if he wants to live here, why does he not choose to stay in

Huo," he said promptly, and went to the second floor so he could

Like a child, she gripped her shirt tightly

people multiple times in the past. The man was used to intimidating people, and at times, he did not even need to utter

Debbie immediately obeyed his order without hesitation. Then, she stopped three

will he ask his

glance at the girl whose face was as pale as a corpse, Carlos managed to look expressionless despite his

even sang a song to curse me. Why do you not dare to raise your head now?'

move in from today on. I forbid you to live in the dorm. You are to stay here once again," Carlos said coldly. His

been thrown into a

have any freedom in the future! I need to do something about this!'

agree?" The fury in

of her past deeds,' he thought, 'because I didn't know she is my wife back then.' The corner of his mouth twitched. 'But it's a different case now. I won't let her live like this anymore. Bad grades? No problem. I will teach her

but tremble on seeing