One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 61

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Doris knew Ryan was doing it on purpose, but she had no choice but to let him have the upper hand.

Suppressing her annoyance, she asked, “What do you want from me? Just say it clearly.”

“Getting impatient already?” Ryan chuckled smugly. “Doris, the fun of the game is in playing it slow. Ending it too soon would be boring. Just wait for further notice”

Failing to secure a meeting with Ryan, Doris couldn’t imagine what kind of storm her father might stir up.

After work, as expected, she saw Jimmy waiting for her at the door.

“Dad, Ryan told me to wait for his instructions,” Doris said, trying to pacify him. “He probably won’t come after you guys until I meet with him first.

“But Rupert’s unemployed at home. He can’t wait. You have to make Ryan reinstate him at Watson Group.” Jimmy demanded.

Afraid Jimmy might create a scene, Doris tried her best to soothe him. “Dad, think of it as Rupert taking a short break at home, alright? I’ll figure out a way to see Ryan.”

“Resting at home? Who’s going to pay him while he’s resting? Without a salary, what’s he going to live on? You want him to starve at home?” Jimmy’s thoughts revolved solely around his son.

“Fine. I’ll transfer him some money to get by for a few days, okay?” Doris replied, barely containing her frustration.

“How much?” said Jimmy.

“1 thousand dollars,” Doris said.

“That’s not enough. At least 2 thousand dollars. If that runs out, you’ll need to send more.” Jimmy pressed her.

Doris was about to lose her temper. She wasn’t going to let her father control her entirely, or she’d suffer endlessly in the future.

She began. “Dad, don’t push it. I work hard for my money. Do you think you can just ask for any amount, and I have to give it? That’s not happening. Giving him 1 thousand dollars is already more than generous.

“If you keep this up, I might as well quit this job and find another one. As long as I’m alive, I can earn my own money. Unlike your loser son, who can’t survive without Watson Group.”

Doris was ready to burn bridges if necessary. She wasn’t afraid.

she found a new job. There was

fumed. “Watson Group is a big corporation. No one wants to lose such a great opportunity. Unless you can get Rupert a job at an even

sneered inwardly. ‘You really think too highly of your dimwitted son. Even

be. What could Rupert even do there? Sweep floors? Even then, they’d probably find him clumsy

sure know how to dream big.” Doris

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Chapter 61

My patience is running is 1 ward good news in three

body back home, Doris opened the door to see Biscuit eagerly waiting for her. The

Biscuit up and headed inside. “Miss me, huh?”

placed it gently back in its bed. Then the poured some dog food into its bowl. Here, fill your belly fire. I’ll make dinner and

Biscuit munched away, Doris went to prepare her own meal Living alone, the threw together a simple plate of parts. topping it

living room. Biscuit cheerfully followed and stayed close to her side. She led the dog a

days, and he hasn’t even called to check on you, Doris said, half

its treat in silence while Doris kept

to mention checking on me,” she muttered.

as the words left her lips, her phone rang. Seeing Lewis’s name on the screen, she couldn’t help but think how uncanny the timing was. Taking a deep breath, she answered.

past two days and didn’t get a chance to call. Has Biscuit been behaving?”

only cares about Biscuit. Not even a hint of missing me, Doris thought bitterly.

the dog. “Biscuit, bark twice

to speakerphone, Doris coaxed Biscuit, who obediently barked

chuckled lightly. “Does that mean it should call you

felt her cheeks flush. “It’s not even my dog.

you’re my wife. Lewis countered

comeback for that.

past two days?” Lewis asked, loosening his tie.

from okay. Her father was driving her

to secure a job for Ryan weighed

these were family matters, and she couldn’t

subtle shift in her tone from her weak response. “Is something bothering you? You

together, reluctant to

steady voice filled with reassurance. “You don’t

alone.”

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