True Love Waits

Chapter 447 The Past

Debbie's grandfather searched for Decker until his dying day. He failed and died in sadness. Later, Artie fought bravely against a terminal illness and also died. Huge medical bills bankrupted the Nian family. Debbie was the daughter of wealth and power until she was ten. But after that, she lost everything.

After hearing the whole story from Ramona, Debbie said nothing, lost in thought.

She didn't expect that the story about her past would be so...sad. Sad and annoying.

"You're strong enough to know the truth and do something about it. You and Mr. Huo..." Ramona's voice trailed off. After a short pause, she added, "Now that Mr. Huo is in your camp, Elroy can't do anything to you. Curtis is also on our side. But Elroy has never tried to mess with Curtis, so he can't do anything other than stay away."

Now Debbie understood why Curtis had always been so nice to her. It was not just because he was her uncle, but also because he felt bad for her.

When Debbie sat there silently, Ramona sighed helplessly. She picked up the gift bag she brought over. "I've seen many mothers and daughters wear the same clothes. I want to do that with you. Happy birthday, Debbie."

She placed the bag in front of Debbie, and took one last look at her before heading to the door.

Debbie didn't ask her to stay, nor did she say anything.

She just sat there for a long while. Finally, she picked up the bag and pulled the dresses out to look at them. There were several dresses of different styles, which suited young women quite well. Designer labels, too. These were certainly not cheap.

'She must have the same dresses,' she thought.

Debbie lay in her bed, staring at the ceiling. It was past 2 a.m., but she just couldn't fall asleep.

'Should I forgive her? It doesn't sound like she had much of a choice.

And there's more to Decker than meets the eye. There's something he's not telling me—'

derailed her

who it could be.

looked through

and the acrid smell of tobacco assaulted

How many cigarettes did he

walked past her and made

he was about to close the door, Debbie stopped him, finally shattering the silence. "If..."

she didn't have a choice, would you

at her, emotionless. She waited, giving him time to process his emotions.

about to close the door, she asked again, "Why did you lie

smiled sardonically. "Thanks, but it's not what you think. Carlos says things he thinks will benefit him. I AM a loser. Hey sis, I'm low on cash.

shocked into

listen to Carlos. Crossing her arms in disapproval, she threatened him, "You gotta be straight with me, or should

You're pretty capable yourself. Why rely on him?

tell me yourself. And as for relying on Carlos, I'm good, but he's better. James made me realize that. So why wouldn't I rely on him? He's nothing if not efficient."

from her trip to Z Country, he had

only with him for his power?" Decker

see! You are afraid of me asking Carlos to look into you, right? I know

had gone from annoyed to pissed. He walked towards the door, about to leave.

the door to

right, then. If I'm wrong, then tell me

out of my away!" he

you're a stranger to the city. Yet somehow you found your way into my apartment. How did you get in?" Champs Bay Apartments was one of the most high-end areas in the city. No one who didn't belong there could enter without permission. There were security guards patrolling the area, and CCTV

had just accidentally eaten a fly. After a bit, he taunted, "You figure