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?”

a hint of fear in

demeanor must have scared

caused Arianna a lot of psychological

heart.

down, holding Arianna’s wrist. “Ari, Lewis gave you a

Let’s see if you like the toy,” Doris coaxed Arianna.

did Arianna turn to look at Lewis. He

and

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out and hugged it.

me, do you

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

opened his arms,

both looked

who lifted her up in a soft hug,

hesitated but nodded.

make a pinky promise.” Lewis

and they stamped it with their thumbs, completing

heart melted at the sight of cute Arianna.

let go of her guard and fear, and

moment, then his lips curled into

do you want to play together?”

do. Don’t bother him,” Laura told her

Lewis shook his head. “I want

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

with Ari, and let Lewis and Fabio go

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

man should always take care of his

Laura was gently persuaded to sit in the living room and chat

and warm, so Laura felt

had married quickly, she had found a good husband, which was inseparable from Lewis harmonious and beautiful family background.

happy. Doris spent the whole morning preparing a table full

kept in mind the elders, so the dishes were

fish and chips,

at the full table of food,

big chefs, it felt refreshing to eat Doris’s cooking.

meal, Doris started cleaning up, but Laura also wanted to help. Janice stopped the two sisters. “Doris, you’ve worked enough cooking. Let Lewis wash the dishes. You’re too soft–hearted. Don’t spoil him, or it’ll be

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