Torn Between Love and Hate By Chloe Davis novel Chapter 170

Chapter 170 Intense and Irresistible 

Alyssa nodded, “Oh, all right.” 

Alyssa returned to the bedroom after the doctor had finished examining Joseph. Fortunately, there were no major 

issues. 

The wound isn’t deep, and the external injury isn’t considered severe, so it’s even less likely that there’s any internal 

damage. 

If you’re really worried, you can always go to the hospital for a check-up later. 

After the doctor finished speaking, they left. 

Deborah sat by the couch, watching Joseph as he lay there, eyes closed, fast asleep. 

His eyelashes quivered, but he could feel Deborah sitting beside him, so he kept his eyes closed, pretending to be 

asleep. 

After spending so many years with him, Deborah could tell that he was just pretending. 

He indeed drank a bit too much, but he wasn’t so intoxicated as to be completely incoherent. 

Tonight, his behavior was one-third influenced by the effects of alcohol. 

There is still at least 70 percent of it, which is just venting under the guise of having had too much to drink. 

Deborah kept her gaze lowered on him, so Joseph had no choice but to pretend to be asleep. He closed his eyes and endured until the sky outside began to brighten. 

Joseph didn’t dare to open his eyes, afraid that Deborah would discover he wasn’t actually that drunk. 

Over the past three years, he has always been calm and restrained. 

He never forces Deborah. 

On the contrary, over the past three years, Deborah had lost her memory, and sometimes she would even take the initiative to get close to him. 

But he would subconsciously refuse, as he lacked confidence in his heart. 

But tonight, I couldn’t help it.. 

The moment Deborah stepped out of the treatment room, having regained her memory, she chose to leave him. 

When he saw Zayne meeting Deborah, he found out that Deborah invited Zayne to stay and have dinner together. 

Joseph suddenly felt that he and Deborah were drifting apart, and the distance between them was only growing 

further. 

When it was time to socialize in Richmond, he couldn’t calm his mind. 

After the social engagement had ended, it was past midnight. Despite that, he couldn’t help himself and rushed over in the middle of the night. 

She opened the door, and the moment he saw her, he suddenly had a strong urge to kiss her. 

I couldn’t help myself and just did it, but afterwards, I suddenly couldn’t face it, so I simply pretended to be drunk. 

Joseph felt that he had never been so conflicted before, never like this. 

He lay on the couch with his eyes closed, feeling Deborah’s close presence. 

His entire body was tense, like a string stretched to its limit. 

Deborah just watched him, observing his act. 

She saw through it, but she never spoke up about it. 

Outside, the sky began to brighten; it was six o’clock in the morning. 

Deborah’s phone rang, and she finally got up and left, heading to the floor-to-ceiling window to answer the call. 

Joseph opened his eyes and looked at her retreating figure. 

He heard her speaking on the phone, “Dr. Gaige.” 

Joseph’s hand unconsciously tightened. 

Upon hearing Zayne’s voice, Deborah responded, “Deborah, I’m so sorry for waking you up so early. There’s something I forgot to tell you, and after thinking it over, I decided it’s best to let you know sooner rather than later.” 

Last night at Deborah’s place, Zayne helped her cook and stayed for dinner. 

The excitement and joy of their long-awaited reunion made him momentarily forget to tell Deborah about some 

matters. 

Deborah responded, “You didn’t wake me up; I was already awake. Dr. Gaige, go ahead and speak.” 

Zayne spoke in a low voice, “It’s about a matter concerning Mr. Joseph Black. I found out that in the past three years, Mr. Black has generously arranged for your mother’s funeral and bought back the house you and your mother used to live in. And also, my hand…” 

He told Deborah everything about how he managed to get Joseph’s help, how his hand was healed, and how his career had developed smoothly and successfully. 

Zayne admitted that he, too, had his hesitations and his own selfish side. 

He didn’t deny it; he also wanted to have Deborah. 

After not seeing her for three years, he met Deborah again and found that his feelings for her were still the same as 

they were three years ago. 

Intense, passionate, and irresistibly captivating. 

But after leaving last night and thinking about it all night, he realized very clearly that he was not the person who could take good care of Deborah or protect her well. 

And Joseph could be that person. 

Joseph had the means to treat Deborah well, and over the past three years, Zayne had witnessed his generosity and 

kindness. 

It’s evident from the fact that Joseph silently puts his all into helping Zayne, that he is a person of great character. 

Joseph couldn’t just stand by and watch Zayne struggle on his own. 

But he still made the choice to cure Zayne’s illness and secure a bright future for him. 

Even though he knew very well that by doing this, he was undoubtedly setting up an even stronger romantic rival for 

himself. 

He wouldn’t mind and wouldn’t consider other factors, he would help Zayne simply because he genuinely respected 

Deborah and cared about her. 

After a while, Deborah finally spoke up. “Dr. Gaige, did Joseph really help you with your hand and your career?” 

Deborah could sense that Joseph harbored hostility towards Zayne. 

Last night, in the underground parking lot of the shopping mall, Deborah could easily tell that when Joseph saw Zayne, although he had a smile on his face, he was hiding his displeasure and apprehension. 

Deborah was even a bit worried that Joseph might misunderstand something and confront Zayne, or try to drive 

Zayne away. 

But she never expected…. 

Over there, Zayne continued, “Deborah, you and Alyssa have had a tough time over the past many years. I know you’ve regained your memory now, and you’re somewhat concerned about Mr. Black’s past. 

In reality, no one in this world is perfect. Mr. Black’s past experiences have made it impossible for him to be a completely kind person. In any case…” 

Upon hearing footsteps, Deborah glanced to the side and saw Alyssa walking up to join her. 

Over there, Zayne’s voice continued to reach out, making its way into Alyssa’s ears as well, 

“I believe Mr. Black will treat you well, Deborah. Just think about it more,” 

Zayne may not be worthy of Deborah, nor can he protect her, but he still hopes that she can find the best and most 

suitable partner.