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.

scare her. She had someone to rely on until she found a new job. There was no way she’d let Jimmy have

great opportunity. Unless you can get Rupert a job at an even

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

lot about how high their hiring standards must be. What could Rupert even do there? Sweep floors? Even

how to dream big.” Doris mocked.

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Chapter 61

with Ryan. My patience is running is 1 ward

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

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

and placed it gently back in its bed. Then the poured some dog food into its bowl. Here, fill your belly

the threw together a simple plate of parts. topping it with the leftover sauce

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

gone for two days, and he hasn’t even called to check on you,

in silence while Doris

to mention checking on me,” she

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

a chance to call. Has Biscuit been behaving?”

he only cares about Biscuit. Not even a hint of missing

the dog. “Biscuit, bark

speakerphone, Doris coaxed Biscuit, who obediently barked

that mean it should

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

wife. Lewis countered logically.

had no comeback

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

In truth, she was far from okay. Her father was

one–million–dollar debt and the pressure to secure a job for Ryan weighed on her like two massive

and she couldn’t burden him

weak response.

lips together, reluctant

voice filled with reassurance.

alone.”

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