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

who

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

smell of tobacco assaulted her

cigarettes did

made for the guest

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

didn't have a choice, would you still

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

asked again, "Why did you

you think. Carlos says things he thinks will benefit him. I AM a loser. Hey

shocked into

but she thought she'd better listen to Carlos. Crossing her arms in disapproval, she threatened

Why? You're pretty capable yourself. Why rely on him? Sounds like you've got ways of finding out

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

Z Country, he had already discovered the truth and

for his power?" Decker

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

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

her eyes and ran towards the door to

then tell me the truth," she

the crap and get out of my away!" he

did you even get past the entrance 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 of

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