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It was the 21st century, and yet such outdated thinking still existed.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

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

heard of logistics staff traveling for work.

following the company’s arrangements.” Lewis deflected with

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 a sly smile. She clenched

cat,

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

The

way

of affection, making Doris feel like

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catch his flight. At the

hotel, the receptionist called out to Doris Doris

last time about an earring one of his wife’s

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

she headed to the

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

“Rupert, I bought this coffee for you. Give it

Let me give you a massage,”

let us handle the work. You just relax and supervise,” someone

of one of the maintenance crews, Rupert thrived under the protection of Ryan, flaunting his

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

and enjoying the massage with his eyes closed, Rupert looked

up to Rupert, and called out,

this?” Rupert

Rupert’s shoulders, whispered in

his eyes, only to meet the HR officer’s cold, detached gaze. He

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 declared, dropping

today to clear your belongings

couldn’t believe the company would make such

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

an official termination letter. The document bore the company’s

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