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.

wouldn’t scare her. She had someone to rely on until she found a new job. There was no way

great opportunity. Unless you can get Rupert a job at an even better company, like Hartman Group, I won’t

sneered inwardly. ‘You really think too highly of your dimwitted son. Even someone as tall, handsome, and well–educated as

says a lot about how high their hiring standards must be. What could Rupert even do there? Sweep floors? Even then, they’d probably find

sure know how to dream big.” Doris

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Chapter 61

that, then deal with Ryan. My patience is running is 1 ward good news in three days, or

her exhausted body back home, Doris opened the door to see Biscuit eagerly waiting for her. The late dog excitedly leapt at her as soon

and headed inside. “Miss me, huh?”

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 give you

plate of parts. topping it

living room. Biscuit cheerfully followed and stayed close to her side.

gone for two days, and he hasn’t even

in silence while

mention checking on me,” she muttered.

her phone rang. Seeing Lewis’s name on the screen, she couldn’t help but think how uncanny

didn’t get a chance to call.

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

she replied, glancing at the dog. “Biscuit, bark twice for your

coaxed Biscuit, who obediently barked

mean

felt her cheeks flush. “It’s not

wife.

had no comeback

been these past two days?” Lewis

perfunctory reply. In truth, she was far from okay. Her father was driving her to

pressure to secure

matters, and she couldn’t burden

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

pressed her lips together,

steady voice filled with

alone.”

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