One year, one love by Aurora Miller

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Chapter 38

Chapter 38

Doris followed the contract to the letter, and he couldn’t find any fault.

A hint of annusement flashed in Lewis’s eyes as he watched Doris’s proud little expression. He realized that this woman was, in fact, somewhat cute.

The corner of his mouth twitched, but he couldn’t bring himself to say anything to refute her.

“Let’s go home.” Lewis took long strides and walked ahead.

Doris hurried to catch up, having to speed up her pace to keep up with him.

Back at Greenlake Hill, Lewis and Doris put the ingredients they bought into the kitchen.

Doris separated the vegetables, fruits, and meat and put them in the fridge, preparing to cook.

Just then, Peyton called, “Doris, sorry, your dad isn’t feeling well, so we won’t be coming.

“Since you’re married, just live well with him.

“Try to be as kind as your sister, take care of your husband, and be nice to your in–laws.

“Speak less, do more, and don’t give others something to gossip about.

“It’s best if you can have a son soon. A mother’s status rises with her son.

“From now on, you’re on your own, and I can’t help you much.”

Doris had already told her father about meeting Lewis’s parents for dinner today yesterday.

Jimmy immediately rejected the idea on the phone, denying Lewis as her son–in–law and rejecting her as his daughter.

Her mother comforted her, saying she would talk to her father and would respond this morning.

“I understand.” Doris had expected this outcome and wasn’t really disappointed.

Lewis came over to pour himself some water, and Doris said, “Sorry, my parents can’t make it.”

“Your dad doesn’t approve of me, what does that have to do with you?” Lewis imitated Doris’s tone from last night. “The one he likes is Ryan Watson. If you bring Ryan to meet him, he’ll be happy to see him.”

Doris was silent.

Lewis just smiled politely.

Doris glared at him, then instructed, “If you’re

together–she washed the vegetables, and he prepared the fruit.

you’re here already? Alright, I’ll come down

so early? I

only 9:30. How impatient could they be?

go with

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Chapter 38

went downstairs and saw his grandparents, parents, and his youngest brother, Fabio

or it might have overwhelmed

Dad.” Lewis helped his grandfather

of

school?”

sick, took the day off,”

long as you didn’t die from the fever, you need to go to school,” Lewis

I really your brother? Can’t you wish me well?”

If you keep making excuses and don’t study,

at how mean he is!” Fabio complained

03%

so I don’t have control over him anymore.

her duties.

complain to Doris later and tell her not to cook

look, his voice full of pressure.

Lewis, Fabio was burning yesterday, and he’s only feeling better today,” Lewis’s grandma spoke up for her

added, “We came today to meet your wife, and bringing Fabio was just to let him

say more and led the

opened the door, and Biscuit ran

kissed him twice. “Little Biscuit, I’m

grandma, Lewis’s dad Henry, and mom Janice all entered the

busy in the kitchen, and her smile grew

Doris was

the first time, so she felt a bit unsure

and lead

directing them to sit in the living room, then gestured for Doris

down

doing and walked into

and grandma, my dad and mom, and that’s my little brother Fabio,” Lewis introduced

everyone.

Mr. and Mrs. Hartman.” Doris greeted them with

Lewis’s grandma and grandpa smiled broadly, their wrinkles deepening in

us Mr. and Mrs.?” Janice teased. “Just call us by our names. I am Janice.”