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.

over wouldn’t scare her. She had someone to rely on until she found a new job. There was no way she’d let Jimmy have his

lose such a great opportunity. Unless you can get Rupert a job at

of your dimwitted son. Even

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

you sure know how to dream big.” Doris

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

eagerly waiting for her. The late dog excitedly leapt

and headed inside. “Miss me, huh?”

placed it gently back in its bed. Then the poured some dog food into its bowl.

the threw together a simple plate of parts. topping it with the leftover sauce she’d brought home

followed and stayed close to her side.

Lewis has been gone for two days, and he hasn’t even called

its treat in silence while

mention checking on me,” she

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

swamped these past two days and didn’t get a chance to call.

Not even a hint of

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

speakerphone, Doris coaxed Biscuit, who obediently barked

that mean

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

my wife. Lewis

comeback for

two days?” Lewis asked,

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

pressure to secure a job for Ryan weighed on

matters, and she couldn’t burden him

weak response. “Is something bothering

pressed her lips together, reluctant to

he guessed accurately, his steady voice filled with reassurance. “You don’t have to face everything

alone.”

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