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”

her sister’s pale face, saying, “I

He’s not the man who used to have eyes only for you. Laura, marriage is supposed to bring happiness. Are you happy with the way things

Do you want to keep trying with him, or are you considering… divorce? Whatever you decide, I’ll support

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

delicate brows furrowed slightly.

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

it? I’m listening.”

today because of you. He transferred 100 thousand dollars to me to pay back Mrs. Yates,” Laur admitted, abandoning the story Lewis had

business? How meddlesome. He just wants me to quit

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in deal. He sees intended for you to know about any of this. Everything he died

to see him silently doing to much for you without you knowing while being Matteo take wordeserved credit for it. That’s why

on your job at the hotel, and concentrate on your life together. Don’t let things turn out like they did

Matteo? What are you planning to do

can’t get divorced right now,” Laura replied. She didn’t have

to listen to her in–laws, Returning to her family

she got divorced, their father wouldn’t allow her back home. Even if she did return, he’d

she didn’t divorce, at least she would still have a place to live–even

me, right?” Laura gave a sad smile. “Even I think

“I understand–you love him, and you can’t let go.

love. I just

at first. But he was so persistent,

morning, always bringing my favorite pancakes from Joyful Bites.

a high fever. He dropped everything and rushed over from Hampstone, took me

how he held me, frantically searching for a doctor. At that moment, I silently told myself that I had to love this man with all

up a major business deal to be there for me, earning

and bought him good wine and cigarettes. Because of him, Dad’s attitude toward me improved so much. He

thought I’d found happiness. I thought he would protect me like that for a

recounted the once beautiful love story, a smile

the more painful they felt

I wanted to fulfill

medication–those bitter black herbal concoctions made me vomit,