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It was the 21st century, and yet such outdated thinking still existed.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

okay,” she replied with a nod and then glanced at his sharp

was the first time she’d heard of logistics

following the company’s arrangements.” Lewis

Hartman, you must’ve impressed your boss with your outstanding performance. Keep it up–you’re on your way to promotions and pay increases,” Doris teased with

cat,

lips curving into a faint smile. “Alright, I’ll do

The

way

a hint of affection, making Doris feel like the food tasted even better.

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Chapter 57

the hotel entrance. Doris ran into Lola, who for once

Doris Doris approached the

wife’s relatives

to your to pass along, the staff member explained. handing Doris a small

putting the earring into her bag. As she headed to the staff changing room, she

When he saw Doris’s name on the screen, he rejected the call without hesitation and tossed his phone onto the desk with a mix of

arrogance.

gathered around

“Rupert, I bought this

your shoulders must be sore. Let me give you a massage,” another

work. You just relax and supervise,” someone

leader of one of the maintenance crews, Rupert thrived under the

by his team members, all of whom were older than him.

with his eyes closed, Rupert looked utterly

a human resources officer approached, walked up to Rupert,

this?” Rupert replied

HR,” the person, who had been massaging Rupert’s shoulders, whispered in his ear. “Rupert, you may be getting a

officer’s cold, detached

performance fail to meet the company’s standards. You’re unfit for your current position. The company has decided to terminate

clear your belongings and leave the premises,” the

couldn’t believe the company would make such

have made a mistake! There’s no way Mr. Watson would approve of firing me.”

document bore the company’s

tore the letter into shreds and yelled through gritted teeth, “This is unacceptable! I’m taking this up