One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 52

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The commotion grew louder and louder, leaving Sophia and Matteo too embarrassed to stay any longer. They blamed everything on Laura.

Matteo shot Laura a deep look. “Laura, we’ll talk about this at home.”

“I need some time alone,” Laura croaked with difficulty.

Seeing her unwillingness to comply, Matteo supported his mother. “Mom, I’ll take you home.”

“This is it? You’re just letting it go?” Sophia was clearly dissatisfied with how things turned out.

“Let’s go home first, Mom.” Matteo tugged her along as they left.

Doris grasped Laura’s hand. “Laura, don’t be afraid. No matter what happens, I’m on your side.”

Laura bit her lip and nodded repeatedly. Lewis escorted the two sisters out of the café. Laura remained silent the entire way, her mood visibly low.

When they reached Greenlake Hill, Doris brought Laura her room to rest. “Laura, take a nap if you’re tired. I’ll call you when dinner’s ready.”

Laura didn’t reply, closing her eyes as though she had already fallen asleep..

Doris quietly got up and opened the door, only to see Lewis standing there with two cups of water. “I’ll make dinner. You should stay and keep your sister company,” he said.

“Thanks for this,” Doris said, feeling a sense of reassurance that came entirely from Lewis.

“It’s nothing. Hardly a big deal.” Lewis shook his head. “Laura’s feeling down. Talk with her and help her feel better.”

“I will.” Doris

He returned to the

the

cups. “I’ll head back in now.”

the room and placed the water on the nightstand. “Laura, have some water”

didn’t respond. Sitting on the edge of the bed, Doris stared at her sister’s pale face, saying, “I know you’re

He’s not the man who used to have eyes only for you. Laura, marriage is supposed

you’re thinking. Do you want to keep trying with him, or

fluttered as she slowly opened her eyes, staring at the blank

Doris’s delicate brows

bed after a long pause. “Doris, there’s something I need to tell you.”

is it? I’m listening.” Doris’s expression

to me to

He just wants me to quit my job, doesn’t he?” Doris couldn’t help but feel annoyed.

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like that, Laura said before recounting the events of the day in deal. He sees intended for you to know about any

you without you knowing while being Matteo take wordeserved credit for it. That’s why I told you the

your life together. Don’t let things turn out like they did with me and Matteo.”

about you and Matteo? What are you planning to do Doris asked.

Laura replied. She didn’t have the courage to do it.

married, she had to listen to her in–laws, Returning

father wouldn’t allow her back home. Even if she did return, he’d probably kick her out–or worse,

have a place to live–even if it meant staying with

right?” Laura gave a sad smile. “Even I think I’m such

that,” Doris said empathetically. “I understand–you love him, and you can’t let go.

is to move on from someone you love. I just hope that whatever choice you make, you do it for yourself.”

didn’t like Matteo at first. But he was so persistent, always

work every morning, always bringing my favorite pancakes

most was when I was on a business trip and came down with a high fever. He dropped everything and rushed over from Hampstone, took me to the hospital in the middle of the night, and stayed by

doctor. At that moment, I silently told myself

had given up a major business deal to be there for me, earning a harsh scolding

wine and cigarettes. Because of him, Dad’s

found happiness. I thought he would protect me like that

the once beautiful love story, a smile of happiness surfaced

the memories, the more painful

“I love him, so of course I wanted to fulfill his wishes and give him

medication–those bitter black herbal concoctions made me vomit, but I forced myself to