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It was the 21st century, and yet such outdated thinking still existed.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

a nod and then glanced at his sharp profile. “Even

the first time she’d heard of logistics

following the company’s arrangements.” Lewis deflected

with 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 a beckoning gesture like a lucky

cat,

adorable gesture, his lips curving into a faint smile. “Alright,

The

way

a hint of affection, making

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left early to catch his flight. At the hotel entrance. Doris ran into

the hotel, the receptionist called out to Doris Doris approached the front desk, puzzled, and asked,

his wife’s relatives lost at the hotel. The housekeeping department just

didn’t answer, so we’re giving it to your to pass along, the staff member explained. handing Doris a small transparent bag. Inside

her bag. As she headed to the staff changing room, she dialed

Watson Group’s Maintenance Department, Rupert 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 mix of disdain

arrogance.

colleagues gathered around him.

them said, “Rupert, I bought this coffee for you.

me

the work. You just relax and supervise,” someone else

the maintenance crews, Rupert

Rupert was respected and fawned over by his team members, all of whom were older than him.

his eyes

human resources officer approached, walked up to Rupert,

this?” Rupert replied impatiently.

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

his eyes, only to meet the HR officer’s

You’re unfit for your current position. The company

today to clear your belongings

would make such a decision. His colleagues

must have made a mistake! There’s no way Mr.

Rupert an official termination letter. The document bore the company’s red seal, confirming the decision in black and white.

into shreds and yelled through gritted