One year, one love by Aurora Miller

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Chapter 49

Laura approved of Lewis as her brother–in–law. He could protect Doris from their father’s mistreatment, and his family was kind and welcoming, which gave her peace of mind.

“Pick a convenient spot for you. I can drive anywhere,” Lewis suggested, considering Laura’s travel needs.

Laura mentioned a supermarket she often shopped at and then headed out using the pretense of buying groceries.

After meeting up, Lewis and Laura went to a nearby café. One ordered an Americano, the other a cappuccino.

“Is something wrong with Doris? Is that why you’re in such a hurry to meet me?” Laura asked, gripping her coffee cup tightly.

“Relax, Laura,” Lewis said, noticing her tension. “It’s nothing too serious. Ever since you two last met, she’s taken up a part- time job delivering food. She works until one or two in the morning every day.

“She spends her salary as she wishes, and I give her an allowance. I also cover any major household expenses. I don’t understand why she’s suddenly working so hard as if she’s desperate for money.

“I’ve asked her if she’s facing any problems, but she insists she’s fine. That’s why I wanted to check with you to see if there’s a reason behind this sudden change–so I can help her.”

The coffee cup Laura had just picked up slipped from her hands and hit the tray with a loud clatter. The cup toppled over, spilling coffee onto her pants, but she didn’t seem to notice.

Lewis quickly grabbed a napkin from the table and blotted up the coffee before calling a server to clean up. He also ordered Laura another cappuccino.

Laura’s face turned pale, and tears welled up in her eyes. She said, “Lewis, I’m so sorry. This is all my fault. I’ve dragged Doris into this mess and disrupted your lives.”

“Laura, what do you mean?” Lewis asked, handing her another napkin when he saw her tears.

Laura dabbed at her eyes, her expression filled with sadness, as she recounted the events of a few days prior when D come to see her.

Lewis listened quietly, occasionally sipping his coffee.

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“That’s the situation,” Laura concluded. “Doris is working so hard to help me pay off that 120–thousand–dollar debt. I told her not to get involved–I didn’t want to drag you both into this.”

took all the blame upon herself. “Lewis, don’t blame Doris. If you need to blame someone, blame me. This is all my fault.

apologizing, guilt–ridden.

“Laura, this isn’t your fault, and I certainly won’t blame her. I understand why she did

grew up together and share a deep bond. Her helping you shows she’s not someone who turns

saw the situation clearly. Through

Her anxiety and worry eased thanks to his

kind of respect

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felt both sad about her own misfortune and grateful that Doris had found such

sure you’re not upset with Doris?” Laura asked again, needing

replied firmly. He wasn’t that kind of man. “What we need to focus on now is solving the

part–time job. I’ll figure out a way to pay her

his fingers moving across the screen.

Laura saw the friend

account details,” Lewis said.

can’t take your money.”

to

you.

to pay off the debt and tell Doris that your husband learned about the situation, gave you the money, and made it clear that this must not happen

problem can you persuade Doris to quit the part–time job and stop

just to help her. Lewis’s words left her with no room to refuse. She had no other choice.

this as a loan. I’ll pay you back as soon as I can,” Laura insisted, holding onto the last shred of her pride. No matter how hard her life got, she couldn’t let go of that small piece of

“Fine,” Lewis agreed.

filled in her bank details and hesitated for a long moment

information, Lewis copied it and transferred 100 thousand dollars through his mobile banking app.

seconds later, Laura received a notification confirming the

her to know it’s you helping me?” Laura asked, her emotions a mix of gratitude and bitterness

just a short time treated her better than the husband she had shared a

ask me for help because she doesn’t want me to know about this,” Lewis explained. “Since

all she could taste was bitterness. “You worry about her safety and help her sister solve her