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.”

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

lose it, you can pay me with yourself,” Lewis said

Doris said. Even if she sold herself, she

you’re worth it or not is for me to decide.”

remained unmoving. “I have something to do. I’m leaving. You can take care of

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Chapter 40

that, dhe

see Lewis for three

afternoon, Boris delivered takeout to Goodwin LLP. She carried two big bags of drinks and snacks up

even reached the front desk when she turned around and

‘Oh no, and immediately tumed to escape, but Lewis called out,

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

law firm, and never

her and looked at the paper bag she was holding in front of her face. “Are

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

what you call overtime?”

was wearing a “Foodexpress” vest and a blue helmet with

was working overtime at Hampstone Hotel,

job,” Doris said, trying to hold her ground despite feeling

nervous.

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

down her spine. “I’m in a hurry. Let me finish delivering this, okay? If I get a bad review, all my hard work will be wasted.”

was angry, seeing how hard

said in a stiff tone, “Get home

Doris quickly put down the bag and slipped

home until midnight. She thought Lewis should be asleep by then, but when she opened the door, she

pajamas, looking unwell. “Didn’t I

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

innocent, watery eyes

was

talk to you in the morning. Did

Doris looked like she had been granted a

to go back to his room, and Doris immediately went to her room to wash up

the morning, Lewis surprisingly made breakfast and handed Doris a glass of milk.