One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

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Doris took advantage of her day off to wander around town. She wanted to buy a few things to comfort her parents, who were still lamenting the loss of their “perfect son–in–law, Ryan

Besides, she was moving out of their home soon. She saw this as her last gesture of kindness before she left.

After grabbing a quick dinner on her own, she didn’t make it back until almost eight in the evening.

As soon as she walked through the door, Doris handed a beautifully wrapped dress to her mother, Peyton. “Try it on,” Doris urged gently.

Peyton’s eyes lit up as she unfolded the dress, her delight unmistakable. “It’s beautiful. This must’ve cost a fortune.

“Mom, as long as you like it, the price doesn’t matter.” Doris said, coaxing her mother with a warm smile.

Just then, her father, Jimmy, returned from his evening walk. The moment he spotted Doris, his expression darkened.

Peyton, oblivious to the tension, picked up a box of brand–new leather shoes from the sofa and showed them to Jimmy. Jimmy, look. Doris got me this lovely dress and it cost her more than 700 dollars. And she bought these shoes for you. They were over 1400 dollars”

Jimmy sank into the sofa, placing his water cup down with an audible thud. His gaze bore into Doris. “You bought these?”

Doris nodded. “Yes. I just got paid, and I noticed you’ve been wearing the same pair of leather shoes for years, so I thought

Before she could finish, Jimmy snatched the shoes from Peyton’s hands and flung them onto the floor. “What’s the point of all this? Do you think this is what I want? What I want is for you to marry Mr. Watson.”

“Well, you can keep dreaming” Doris bit her lip hard, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.

Without waiting for another word, she spun on her heels and retreated to her room, slamming the door behind her. Jimmy’s angry ranting was muffled by the walls, but his frustration was clear.

Peyton crouched to pick up the scattered shoes, brushing off the scuffed leather with care. “Why are you so angry? At least Doris meant well”

Jimmy’s frown deepened, his voice thick with disdain. “Are you seriously comparing a pair of shoes and a dress to Mr. Warson? Do you even remember how our son managed to buy his place! Where do you think that money came from?”

I… Peyton faltered, her face clouded with worry. “Tll try talking to Doris again. Maybe I can convince her to make up with

Mr. Watson.”

The next morning, Doris left for work earlier than usual.

she had worked in the Food and Beverage Department at the five–star Hampstone Hotel.

was at this very hotel that her ex–boyfriend, Ryan, had hosted his engagement party with Leia Martin, the heiress of a family long tied to Ryan’s own. That night had

a boyfriend was one thing, but losing her job

squared her shoulders and stepped into the grand hotel lobby with her head held high. She thought.

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hushed tones, but when she caught their eye, they quickly dispersed, pretending to be busy with

demeanor. She greeted those she passed with her professional, practiced smile, as though nothing in the world could rattle her

fabric with care before heading to her station. Once there, she threw herself into her work, meticulously crafting an

carved out a moment

born into privilege. rarely

out of passion and partly because she was determined not to rely on her family’s fortune

ladder quickly,

and alluring figure were impossible to ignore Admirers flocked to her in

be swept off her feet by money. For her, attraction was about chemistry–and a handsome

skipped breakfast this morning. Now I’m starving.” Lola murmured, popping a delicate butter cookie into her

breakfast from now on.” Doris offered

eyes. A flicker of concern crossed Lola’s face as she was worried Doris was still upset about the

question a little too quickly. Then, as if to stop further probing, she added. “It

so easily deterred. The mention of him brought the Watson family’s appalling behavior

turned out to be such trash. The way he courted

gossip. If I’d been there, I swear I would’ve knocked

laugh softly at the sight of Lola swinging her fists at imaginary targets.

stared at her incredulously, before reaching out to press her palm against Doris’s forehead. “You’re not feverish, are you? Because this reaction

was heartbroken at first, of course. But

my losses, and that’s that. He doesn’t deserve my tears. I’ll live my life,

and she burst into applause. “Bravo. That’s the spirit. Let’s crush it in our careers and let the losers

proving a point, Doris’s phone buzzed at that exact moment. The caller ID

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Lola’s lips cund in disgust. It was Ryan.

she said, “Oh, you’ve got to be kidding me. How does

few seconds before she answered. Her tone was cool and detached. “Mr. Watson, we’re done. There’s no reason for you to contact

reply, she ended the call

beamed with approval, giving

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