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.”

this bracelet will be returned to you. It’s better to give it to

it, you can pay me with yourself,” Lewis said with a teasing tone.

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

you’re worth it or not is for me to decide.” Lewis ordered, “Take

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

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dhe

Doris didn’t see Lewis for three

two big bags of drinks and snacks up

around and locked

immediately tumed to escape, but

place at the anger hidden in his voice but didn’t dare turn around.

had completely forgotten that this was Ivan’s law firm, and never expected to run into

paper bag she was holding in front of her face. “Are

awkwardly lowered the paper bag, pretending to be surprised. “How come

you call overtime?” Lewis

wearing a “Foodexpress” vest and a blue helmet with

overtime at Hampstone

takeout is a serious job,” Doris said, trying to hold her ground despite feeling

nervous.

not what I’m talking about.” Lewis’s eyes flashed with coldness.

hurry. Let me finish delivering this, okay? If I get a bad review,

Lewis was angry, seeing how hard she was working

a stiff tone,

the bag and slipped away.

be asleep by then, but when she opened the door,

of the bedroom, wearing black pajamas, looking unwell. “Didn’t I tell

early for me,” she replied. Normally, she would get home around

with innocent, watery eyes full

was late and Doris was exhausted, so he swallowed the words

to you in the morning. Did you hear me?”

like she had been granted

to his room, and Doris immediately went to her room to wash

Lewis surprisingly made breakfast and handed Doris a glass of