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.

don’t stand here. I need to cook.” Doris glared at him, then instructed, “If you’re free, wash the fruit and put it in

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

phone rang. “Mom, you’re here already? Alright, I’ll come down to meet

“Your parents are here so early? I

9:30. How

go with

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

or it might have overwhelmed

Mom, Dad.” Lewis helped

of

school?” Lewis’s tone

took the day off,” Fabio said weakly.

from the fever, you need to go to school,” Lewis

you wish me

today, and then go to school. If you keep making excuses and don’t study, I’ll

look at how mean he is!” Fabio complained to

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brother’s married now, so I don’t have control over him anymore. Doris will handle him,”

her duties.

tell her not to cook for you.” Lewis

look, his voice full of pressure. “I

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

bringing Fabio was just to let him get to know

Lewis didn’t say more and

and Biscuit ran up

Biscuit and kissed him twice. “Little Biscuit, I’m here to

dad Henry, and mom Janice

the

Doris was

time, so she

and lead

parents, directing them to sit in the

put down wh

was doing and walked into the living room.

and mom, and that’s my little brother Fabio,” Lewis introduced her to

everyone.

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

you,” Lewis’s grandma and grandpa smiled broadly, their wrinkles

you still calling us Mr. and Mrs.?” Janice teased. “Just call us