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—'

doorbell rang and derailed her train of

wondered who it could

door. She looked through the peephole and saw exactly who she

smell of tobacco assaulted her nose. She

cigarettes

made for

door, Debbie stopped him, finally shattering the silence. "If..." Decker stopped and held

choice, would you still hate her?" she

him time to process his emotions. Eventually, he answered, "She's a stranger.

was about to close the door, she asked again, "Why did you lie to me? You have a

sardonically. "Thanks, but it's not what you think. Carlos says things he thinks will benefit him. I AM

was shocked into

Crossing her arms in disapproval, she threatened him, "You gotta be straight with me, or

and snapped at her, "Him again? Why? You're pretty capable yourself. Why rely on him? Sounds like you've got ways of

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

from her trip to Z Country, he had already discovered the truth and even shown her the DNA test

for his

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

from annoyed to pissed. He walked towards the door, about to leave. "You want me to leave? Fine,

Debbie rolled her eyes and ran towards the door to stop him before he ran off

I'm wrong, then tell me the truth," she

crap and get out of

guards? I can understand how Ramona got in. She's rich and famous. But 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

eaten a fly. After a bit, he