One year, one love by Aurora Miller

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

cold demeanor must have scared her.

knew that Matteo had caused Arianna a lot of

heart.

very upset, and Laura crouched down, holding Arianna’s wrist.

see if you like the toy,”

Lewis. He

it,” Lewis smiled and handed

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reached out and hugged it.

do you like it?”

holding the Barbie doll that was as tall as her, not wanting to let

opened his arms, his eyes full of

and Doris both looked

lifted her up in a soft hug, “I really like you,

hesitated but

make a pinky promise.” Lewis extended

her pinky, and they stamped it with their thumbs, completing the

cute Arianna. He gently patted her head

go of her guard and fear, and kissed Lewis on

then his lips

to play together?” Arianna opened her heart.

to do. Don’t bother him,” Laura told her daughter.

shook his head. “I want to play with

Aunt Doris,” Laura said, hoping to help Doris sooner.

you’re our guest. Let us play with Ari, and let Lewis

had spoken, Lewis put Arianna down. “I’ll play with you after

Hartman family’s rule was that the man should always take care of

the living room and chat with

were very easygoing and warm, so Laura

quickly, she had found a good husband, which was inseparable

happy. Doris spent the whole morning preparing a table full of dishes. Of course, Lewis helped a lot, and

kept in mind the elders, so the dishes were all

and chips, Caesar salad, crab cakes, and

Hartman family looked at the full table of food, feeling Doris’s sincere effort.

eating a lot of dishes made by big chefs, it felt refreshing to eat Doris’s cooking. Everyone praised her endlessly.

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