One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 53

Doris instinctively grabbed his wrist and turned it over. The three–inch–long wound became even more evident, with a few tiny scratches around it.

“How did you get hurt here?” she asked.

Lewis finally remembered–it happened when he blocked Sophia’s bag, and the metal accessory on it scraped him.

“It doesn’t hurt at all, he replied. It was just a surface wound, though it looked bad with the blood seeping out; the cut wasn’t deep.

“Matteo’s mom did this, right?” Doris hit the nail on the head. “Why didn’t you tell me? I could’ve hit her back for you!”

“And what good would that do?” Lewis asked, looking a bit amused.

“You’re my husband. I have to protect you! I won’t let anyone bully you!” Doris said with a serious expression.

Lewis gave a faint smile, thinking, ‘Her? Protect me? Forget it. He then said, “Eat your food.”

“Wait here,” Doris said as she put down her fork and got up to head for the living room.

Lewis watched as she rummaged through the drawer in the living room and hurried back with a first aid kit.

“Slow down,” he said, genuinely worried she might trip.

And right on the mark–Doris stumbled as she reached the table and fell forward.

Lewis’s reflexes were quick, and he caught her just in time, preventing her from hitting her head on the solid wood table.

She’d missed a nasty injury by mere inches; had it been worse, she could’ve ended up with a scar from the injury.

Doris stared at the hard dining table with lingering fear, her chest heaving.

Holding her, Lewis felt her soft body pressed against his, her faint fragrance enveloping him. His Adam’s apple bobbed unconsciously.

Her softness seemed to perfectly complement his strength.

Lewis and Doris locked eyes. His thin lips were so close to her, tempting her like a ripe peach blossom waiting to be claimed.

For a moment, Doris wanted to kiss him. Like a butterfly drawn to a flower’s allure, she inched closer to him.

But Lewis pressed a hand on her shoulder and gently pushed her away. Still dazed, Doris didn’t have time to react before she ended up sitting on the ground.

pain brought her back to her senses, and she winced

to take advantage of me. I was just defending myself,” Lewis said

off guard and had reacted before he could think. In hindsight, he might’ve been a bit

to kiss you?” Doris stood up,

sidelong glance. “I’m not the type to date just anyone. I am very picky.” He emphasized the last four

taunted, smirking. “Six feet

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and no go.”

dare.” Lewis’s

especially not by his own wife. That was an insult

with a grin. “A useless showpiece, all

He stood up and walked toward her, his tall frame casting a shadow

to look at him, her neck starting to ache. “W–what are

shoulder with ease. The sudden spin left Doris disoriented, unable to tell up from down.

her fists on his back. “What are you doing?

toward the bedroom, ignoring her protests. “Go ahead, yell

fell silent, letting him carry her into his bedroom. He tossed her onto the bed and leaned down, pinning

unfamiliar room was filled with his masculine scent, overwhelming all

lips into a devilish smile, looking every bit like a shadow rising from the depths. “Didn’t you say I was impotent? Let me show you firsthand,

At this moment, she was truly at a loss.

finished eating. The food will get cold and won’t taste as good. Let’s go

impossible to read. Doris had a sinking feeling that she

hers. His breath, hot and damp, brushed against her ear, sending a tingling

the true meaning of playing with fire and getting burned.

to begging. “Mr. Hartman, I was wrong! You’re

not to hear, continuing to tease her silently.

please let me go. I know I

Lewis finally raised his head. His eyes, brimming with desire, locked onto hers. “Do you truly realize you were wrong? Are you

frantically. “I

Lewis finally released her. He stood up and, with a cold voice,

jumped off the bed and sprinted out of the room like her life depended on it.

shut, frustration flashing in his eyes.

into the bathroom.

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