One year, one love by Aurora Miller

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Chapter 57

Lewis remained composed and elegant as always. Hitting someone is against the law.”

“I don’t care about that. I just can’t stand seeing them slander you like that, Doris retorted.

“You are so protective of me.” Lewis fixed his gaze on her, happiness flickering in his eyes.

And my sister too.” Doris added quickly.

Lewis lowered his head and continued eating his salad, while Doris kept her eyes on him.

“If your wife couldn’t have a son, would you divorce her? Doris asked, her curiosity piqued. She wanted to know more about how men thought in these situations.

“Aren’t you my wife? Lewis replied naturally,

“I’m not talking about me.” Doris explained. I’m not actually your wife.”

“But our marriage certificate is real,” Lewis countered effortlessly.

Doris felt utterly defeated. “I’m just saying, hypothetically. You don’t have to bring us into it. Would you divorce your wife if she couldn’t have a son?”

“I don’t answer hypothetical questions. Even if I did, it would be meaningless,” Lewis replied matter–of–factly.

“You men all think the same, don’t you? You say you love your wives, but once a woman loses her ability to bear children, she becomes worthless,” Doris said, feeling bad for those unlucky women.

It was the 21st century, and yet such outdated thinking still existed.

Once a couple got married, children inevitably became a central topic, an issue that couldn’t be avoided.

Lewis’s expression darkened slightly. She was generalizing and lumping everyone together unfairly.

For the two of them, children weren’t even a possibility. He had no interest in continuing such a pointless conversation.

Shifting the topic, he said, “I’ll be traveling for three to five days for work. I’ll arrange for you to meet Ivan when I’m back. While I’m gone, remember to lock the door from the inside and stay safe. Call me if anything important comes up.”

Doris was taken aback to learn that Lewis was going on a business trip.

replied with a nod and then glanced at his sharp profile. “Even your company’s logistics staff need

the first time she’d heard of logistics staff traveling

arrangements.” Lewis deflected with this response.

your outstanding performance. Keep it up–you’re on your way to promotions and pay increases,” Doris teased with a sly smile. She clenched her fist and made

cat,

adorable gesture, his lips curving into a faint smile. “Alright, I’ll do my best. Gotta work hard and make

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making Doris feel like the

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Chapter 57

Lewis left early to catch his flight. At the hotel

the hotel, the receptionist called out to Doris Doris approached the front desk,

your brother called last time about an earring one of his wife’s relatives lost at the hotel. The housekeeping department just found

to your to pass along, the staff member

As she headed to the staff changing room,

leaned back lazily in his swivel chair. When he saw Doris’s name on the screen, he rejected the call without hesitation and tossed his phone onto the desk with a

arrogance.

gathered around

this coffee for you. Give it a try!”

me give you a massage,” another offered.

You just relax

the maintenance crews, Rupert thrived under the protection

Rupert was respected and fawned over by his team members, all of whom were

the massage with his eyes closed, Rupert

resources officer approached, walked up to Rupert, and called out, “Rupert

Rupert replied

person, who had been massaging Rupert’s shoulders, whispered in his ear. “Rupert, you may be

officer’s cold, detached

on this quarter’s assessment, your skills and performance fail to meet the company’s standards. You’re unfit for your current position. The company has decided to terminate your employment,” the HR officer

have until 12 p.m. today to clear your belongings and leave

was dumbfounded. He couldn’t believe the company would make such a decision. His colleagues broke into whispers.

HR officer, “You must have made a mistake! There’s no way Mr. Watson would approve

termination letter. The document bore the company’s red seal, confirming the decision in black

of rage, Rupert tore the letter into shreds and yelled through gritted teeth, “This