One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Lewis could tell that his family was very pleased with Doris, or else Janice wouldn’t have given such a valuable gift.

“Doris, our family doesn’t have much to give you. Just keep this jade bracelet. It’s yours” Janice gently patted her hand.

“No, no, this is too precious.” Doris was about to take it off.

“It’s really not.” Janice lied. “Its value lies in its legacy. This bracelet was passed from Lewis’s great–grandmother to his grandmother, then from her to me, and now I’m passing it on to you.

“You’ll pass it on to your children, and it will be passed down through the generations. Our family will thrive through the ages. So Doris, do your best, I’m hoping to hold a grandson soon. But don’t feel pressured, just let things happen naturally.

“Doris, from now on, it’s your responsibility to take care of Lewis. If he dares treat you badly, just tell us. I’ll make him kneel at the door for three days as punishment.”

“That’s a little too much, thought Lewis. He had literally fallen out of favor with the elders.

“Lewis, learn from your dad. Take care of your wife. If you don’t, someone else will.” Henry patted Lewis on the shoulder. “Doris, come visit us when you have time.”

“Okay.” After seeing off the Hartman family elders, Doris returned to the house and handed Lewis the money and jade bracelet she received. “You should keep these with you.”

These weren’t really hers to receive, especially the jade bracelet, which carried deep meaning.

Lewis raised an eyebrow. “You really don’t want it?”

“It’s not mine, so I shouldn’t keep it,” she said with self–awareness.

“What if I told you this jade bracelet is priceless? It could give you enough money to last for several lifetimes. You still don’t want it?”

“Then I definitely shouldn’t take it,” Doris said firmly, placing the items in front of Lewis. “I know how to make money with integrity.”

Wasn’t she the one who was greedy for money?

Facing such a huge temptation, why did she show no sign of wavering, and there was not a hint of greed in her eyes? Instead, her eyes were full of sincerity.

In the time Doris had spent with Lewis, she had been somewhat money–driven, but as she had said, she earned it through her own efforts and didn’t take shortcuts.

Lewis was moved by Doris’s honest and clear gaze. He pushed the items back toward her. “Since my mom and the others gave it to you, it’s yours.”

bracelet will be returned to you. It’s better to give it to you now, I’m afraid I might

me with yourself,” Lewis said

Doris said. Even if she sold herself, she couldn’t pay

it or not is for me

“I have something to do. I’m leaving. You can

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see Lewis for

two big bags of drinks and snacks

around and locked eyes

tumed to escape, but Lewis called out, “Doris, stop!”

hidden in his voice but didn’t dare turn around. She even lifted the paper bag she was holding

law firm, and never expected to run into Lewis here.

holding in front of her face. “Are you trying to be

paper bag, pretending to be surprised. “How

call overtime?” Lewis

vest and a blue helmet with the same logo and words

at Hampstone Hotel, but this was a

people. Delivering takeout is a serious job,” Doris said, trying to hold her ground

nervous.

I’m talking about.” Lewis’s eyes flashed with coldness.

delivering this, okay? If I get a bad review, all my hard work will be

hard she was working

said in a stiff tone, “Get home

the bag and

get home until midnight. She thought Lewis should be asleep by then, but when she opened the door, she saw light in the living room.

wearing black pajamas, looking unwell. “Didn’t I tell you

early for me,” she replied. Normally, she would get home around one or two in the

wrung her hands, lips pursed slightly, with innocent, watery eyes full of grievance, as if he had

questions, but it was late and Doris was exhausted, so he swallowed the

some rest. I need to talk to you in

like she had been

turned to go back to his room, and Doris immediately went to her

breakfast and handed Doris a glass of