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.

found a

is a big corporation. No one wants to lose such a great opportunity. Unless you can get Rupert a job at an even better company, like Hartman

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

their hiring standards must be. What could Rupert even do there? Sweep floors? Even then, they’d

know how to dream big.”

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Chapter 61

patience is running is 1 ward good news in three days, or we’ll see this

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

and headed

the poured some dog food

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

living room. Biscuit cheerfully followed and

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

silence while Doris kept talking to

mention checking on me,” she

screen, she couldn’t help but think how uncanny the timing was. Taking a deep breath, she answered. “Hello?”

didn’t get a chance to

Biscuit. Not even a hint

the dog. “Biscuit, bark twice for

to speakerphone, Doris coaxed Biscuit, who

that mean it

“It’s not even my

my wife. Lewis countered

no comeback

days?” Lewis asked,

Doris gave a rather perfunctory reply. In truth, she was far from okay. Her father was driving her

secure a job for Ryan weighed on

matters, and she couldn’t burden him with them.

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

together, reluctant to

family–related?” he guessed accurately, his steady voice filled

alone.”

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