One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 39

Chapter 39

Chapter 39

Soon, Lewis’s grandpa, Lewis’s grandma, Henry, and Janice all handed Doris a large amount of money.

Doris was a little overwhelmed. Was this some kind of family tradition?

“Once you’re married, you get money from us. Just take it.” Janice grabbed Doris‘ hand and placed the envelope in her palm.

Doris felt reluctant to accept the money.

“What about mine?” Lewis asked, pretending to be displeased.

“Sorry, you don’t get any.” Janice asked back.

Janice didn’t even try to hide her favoritism.

Doris secretly felt pleased when she saw Lewis being teased by his mom.

Just then, the doorbell rang, and Lewis went to answer it.

At the door, Laura was holding Arianna by the hand, with wine and fruit in the other.

“Come on in!” Lewis helped take the items from her hands.

Laura entered with Arianna, following Lewis into the living room.

Doris stood up, walked over to Laura, and introduced her to the Hartman family.

“Ari, say hello,” Laura reminded her daughter.

“Hi everyone! I’m Arianna, you can call me Ari,” Arianna said sweetly and confidently.

“Such a good child,” everyone in the Hartman family praised her.

“Ari, you should congratulate Lewis,” said Laura.

Arianna looked at Lewis. “Congratulations, Lewis.”

“Good girl.” Lewis patted her head. “Wait for me a moment.”

Lewis took a box from under the coffee table and squatted down in front of Arianna. “Ari, it’s our first official meeting. This is a gift for you. Do you like it?”

to Laura’s leg, a hint of fear

demeanor must have scared

knew that Matteo had caused Arianna a lot of psychological trauma,

heart.

crouched down, holding Arianna’s wrist. “Ari, Lewis gave you a toy, which means he likes you.”

Let’s see if you like

at Lewis. He really didn’t seem as scary as her dad.

take it,” Lewis smiled and handed

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reached out and hugged it. “Thank you, Lewis.”

do you like

favorite Barbie. It’s so beautiful,” Arianna said, holding the Barbie doll that was as tall

get a hug too?” Lewis opened

both looked at her encouragingly.

up in a soft hug, “I really like

hesitated but

let’s make a pinky promise.” Lewis extended

her pinky, and they stamped it with their thumbs,

the sight of cute Arianna. He gently patted her head twice.

let go of her guard and fear, and kissed Lewis on the cheek.

then his lips curled

to play together?” Arianna

to do. Don’t

“I want to play

you be a good girl. I’ll help Aunt Doris,” Laura said, hoping to help

guest. Let us play with Ari, and let Lewis and Fabio go

mom had spoken, Lewis put Arianna down. “I’ll

the man should always take care of his wife.

living

elders were very easygoing and warm, so Laura

good husband,

table full

so the dishes

fish and chips, Caesar salad,

the full table of food,

dishes made by big chefs, it felt refreshing to eat Doris’s cooking. Everyone praised her

worked enough cooking. Let Lewis wash the dishes. You’re too soft–hearted. Don’t spoil him, or it’ll be you

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