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It was the 21st century, and yet such outdated thinking still existed.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

and then glanced at his sharp profile. “Even your company’s logistics staff

first time she’d heard of logistics

following the company’s arrangements.” Lewis deflected

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

cat,

a faint smile. “Alright, I’ll do my best. Gotta work hard and make more money to support my wife.”

The

way

hint of affection, making Doris feel

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Chapter 57

Lewis left early to catch his flight. At the hotel entrance.

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

earring one of his wife’s relatives lost at the hotel. The housekeeping department just found it

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

into her bag. As she

swivel chair. When he saw Doris’s name on the screen, he rejected the call

arrogance.

gathered around him.

of them said, “Rupert, I bought this

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

let us handle the work. You just

Rupert

and fawned over by his

the massage with his eyes closed, Rupert looked utterly

up to Rupert, and called out, “Rupert

this?” Rupert

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

opened his eyes, only to meet the HR officer’s cold, detached gaze. He asked, “What do you want?”

quarter’s assessment, your skills and performance fail to meet the company’s standards. You’re unfit for your current position.

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

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

Rupert snapped at the HR officer, “You must have made a mistake!

The document bore the company’s red seal, confirming the decision in black and

shreds and yelled through gritted teeth,