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?”

a hint of fear

usual cold demeanor must have scared

caused Arianna a lot of psychological trauma, leaving a lasting impression on

heart.

upset, and Laura crouched down, holding Arianna’s wrist. “Ari, Lewis

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

Arianna turn to look at Lewis. He really didn’t seem as scary as

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hugged

me, do you

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

opened his arms,

and Doris both looked at her

toward Lewis, who lifted her up in a soft hug, “I really like you, Ari. Can we be good

hesitated but nodded.

let’s make a pinky promise.” Lewis extended

pinky, and they stamped it

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

go of her guard and fear, and

stunned for a moment, then his lips curled into a joyful

to play together?” Arianna opened her heart.

to do. Don’t bother him,”

okay.” Lewis shook his head. “I want to play with

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

Let us play with Ari, and let Lewis and Fabio go help,” Janice said to

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

family’s rule was that the man

persuaded to sit in the living room and chat with the Hartman family

and warm, so Laura felt no

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

the whole morning preparing a table full of dishes. Of course, Lewis

the elders, so the dishes were all relatively light.

chips, Caesar salad, crab cakes, and tomato soup.

family looked at the full table of

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

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 you