Torn Between Love and Hate

Chapter 70 He Learned the Truth

Ashton knew Rodger was asking him what he was afraid of, but he did not answer

What was he afraid of? Losing Deborah?

Afraid that Deborah might really have some serious illness, and might leave himn one day?

Ashton did not know what the answer was.

His feelings for Helen were gratitude and a sense of responsibility.

Ashton's parents were busy with work and neglected him when he was young, and he was not familiar with the things abroad when he was there. Even after staying there for many years, he still could not get used to the language, food, and customs there.

Helen was the only close friend he had who came from the same place and was about the same age.

The two of them seemed to share a sense of sympathy for each other and also relied on each other.

Helen was always with him in those years, they could communicate in the same language and had the same eating habits and

hobbies.

The two of them spent Christmas and Christmas Eve together for many years.

Helen would always put up the Christmas decorations, prepare the presents, and cook Ashton dinner.

Later, when Ashton's parents passed away, Helen was also the one who stayed by his side as he brought the ashes of his parents back to Richmond.

Then, in Richmond, Helen risked her life to save him from the water.

Therefore, although Jeff told Ashton multiple times that Helen had an ulterior motive for getting close to him, that it was because the Bauer family wanted Helen to marry into the Mullen family. Ashton never listened nor believed Jeff.

To Ashton, what was Deborah compared to Helen?

Ashton and Deborah had been married for nearly five years, and they had known each other for far longer than that.

Ashton always felt that he never liked Deborah, because Deborah's mother took away Helen's father. Plus, as an illegitimate daughter, Deborah shamelessly married into the Bauer family and became Helen's sister in law.

But no matter how much he did not like Deborah, he had been married to her for as long as five years.

Even though Ashton did not want to admit it, he realized he had gotten used to Deborah's existence and their marriage.

He had gotten used to everything Deborah did for him. The taste of the food Deborah cooked, the way Deborah slept next to him, and

the countless nights their bodies entangled

This was a completely different feeling than what Ashton felt with Helen.

If one day Helen was gone, Ashton would probably feel guilty, feel that he owed her for saving him and for all the years she spent

accompanying him.

But what if Deborah was gone?

Ashton thought about it, but could not imagine it. Suddenly, he realized that he did not dare to even think about it

Rodger sneered beside him and said, "Ashton, just because you keep escaping from some things, doesn't mean they don't exist. It's the same for Deborah, her body won't magically be fine just because you don't let her get checked up."

Ashton suddenly interrupted him angrily and said, "I said, it won't happen!"

Rodger turned and said coldly before he left the ward, "Whatever you want to think."

Ashton's expression was grim, and Rodger, who walked to the door of the ward, turned back again.

Ashton said in a hostile tone. You don't need to persuade me anymore, Deborah doesn 1 need to do any checkups

Hodger's tone was not much better as he said. 'Im not interested in persuading you about these things I just remembered one thing. I went ahmad some time ago and consulted a medical expert Imay already ow why the results of that palemity test you took with Alyssa came back negative"

Ashton looked at Hodger silently, and

ilger continued, "There Is a possibility that two sets of DNA may exist in one body

For example, while still on the mother's wornb, one of the twins dies, forming a parasitic fetus. As a result, the one that survives can carry two different sets of DNA"

Ashton's expression changed visibly Rodger sald calmly, "I don't have to tell you the rest, do 17"

Ashton had experienced the some situation.

His mother was originally pregnant with twis boys. Later, when she went for an examination in the first trimester, only one fetus remained and the other died

After a while, Ashton spoke with me difficulty, "Why didn't you say this earlier?"

Rodger had a sarcastic expression as he said, 'Why don't ask yourself why didn't you check this earlier? If only back then you had the slightest faith that Alyssa was your daughter" Ashton was speechless, and Rodger asked him calmly, "Do you still want to do the paternity test? Alyssa's hair sample is still with

"Of course, it's fine if you don't want to do it. Since Alyssa is already gone, a person like you would probably wish never to find out the truth."

Ashton's expression turned grave, and his palms clenched at some point

It took him a long time before he said firmly, "Do it"

Rodger responded, "Then come out with me and get another blood sample."

Ashton followed, took a blood sample, and sat in the corridor waiting for the test results.

Nervousness could be clearly seen on his face. At this moment, he was probably more afraid of the result than looking forward to it.

If Alyssa was really his child, what kind of person would that make him?

Even the most vicious animal would not hurt their own child What would all the hurt he had done to Alyssa mean?

Ashton felt homble just thinking about it. He could not help but asked Rodger, "Is what you said really true? Or did Deborah tell you to Say it?"

Rodger's expression turned furious I shouldn't have proposed to give you a re test, you're really hopeless!"

After Rodger said that, he took the medical records, turned around, and left. He did not want to spend another second with Ashton.

Ashton was sick in the mind, and Rodger was afraid that might be contagious.

Ashton could barely sit still it was rare for him to be this impatient, but he felt extremely anxious right now

He stood up, could not help but took out a cigarette, lit it, and paced back and forth in the corridor

A nurse passed by him and reminded, "Sir, please don't smoke in the hospital corridor

Ashton apologized, his mind was in a bit of a mess at the moment. He extinguished the cigarette, but he was now even more anxious

than before

He had dreamed of having a child with Deborah. How could he tell people that he was so out of his mind that he let his daughter fail. off a cliff and died?

He walked faster and faster, and for some reason, even his palms became wet.

Restless and distressed, Ashion waited for as long as several hours in the corridor, eager to see the result quickly.

When he calculated the time and the result was about to come out, despite his anticipation earlier, he panicked a little. For some reason, he hoped that time would pass slower Suddenly, he was reluctant to see the result

At the end of the comidor, Rodger, who had been away for a long time, finally came back and walked towards Ashton with an indifferent expression.

Ashton saw him at a glance. At that moment, he felt so guilty he subconsciously looked away, pretending not to see Rodger.

Rodger approached a few steps, and handed him a slip with a cold expression. "This is the test result, read it or not, believe it or not, I don't care "

Ashton suppressed his emotions, but still revealed a bit of anxiety, and reached out to take the slip

Rodger's face was filled with mockery as he said, "The result is what it is. If you don't believe it and want another re-test, don't look for

me

Rodger decided that if Ashton was so idiotic to still suspect something, he would put up a sign at the hospital entrance tomorrow that says "Ashton Mullen and dogs are not allowed inside".

Ashton looked down at the report, and as he looked at it, his hands began to tremble.

Rodger did not even bother to look at Ashton and left right away.

Alyssa was dead, and Rodger did not want to see Ashton get sentimental and repent, it was disgusting.

It was clearly shown on the slip that Alyssa was indeed Ashton's child.

Ashton stood there dumbfounded for a long time, his eyes were filled with redness.

The daughter Aston had dreamed of having, he had left her in the car and let her fall off a cliff to die!

Jeff came over and saw that something was wrong with Ashton. Just as he was about to ask what was going on, he heard Ashton's painful and hoarse voice. "Jeff, where's Alyssa's... body?" Jeff was stunned for a moment, he was used to Ashton calling Alyssa "bastard" all the time.

Now that Ashton suddenly called Alyssa by her name, for a second there, Jeff did not even realize who Ashton was referring to.

Jeff came back to his senses and replied, "Mr. Mullen, Alyssa has been cremated at the funeral home. I've given the ashes to Ms. Shepherd."

Since Ashton did not like Alyssa, Jeff felt if he gave the ashes to Ashton, Aston would throw them away anyways.

Therefore, instead of doing that, Jeff thought it would be better to secretly give them to Deborah.

Ashton's face twitched a little, and he strode towards Deborah immediately after hearing this.

Deborah had already woken up in the ward, and was sitting on the bed when she saw Ashton coming in suddenly, approaching her with red eyes and asking, "Where's Alyssa's ashes?"