One year, one love by Aurora Miller

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Chapter 63

Doris thought for a moment before looping her arms around the week and putting his head downt et me kiss you” Without hesitation, she pressed her lips againer his left cheek.

He froze in place, the only thing registering was the exft touch of her lips and the faint, wearing warmth they left behind

Doris collapsed onto the bed with a sariched sigh. “I didn’t get capped to mo be a dream after all

Lewis, on the other hand, clenched his fists. Cirl, you kicked me, and now you’re pretending it difier happen, thinking it was just a dream? Tomorrow morning, you’ll pay for this. He smirked slightly as he wondered, anddenly eager for the morning

to arrive.

That night. Doris had a peculiar dream. In it, she boldly kissed Lewis. Then the dream ended, and morning came

Doris breathed a sigh of relief as she wondered. Thank goodness it was just a dream. If it had been real, Lewis would’ve tossed me out for sure! She resolved to make herself a hearty breakfast to calm her nerves,

As she stepped out of her bedroom, she noticed something unusual. The doorway was empty. Biscuit wasn’t there to greet her as usual.

She walked further and spotted a familiar, tall figure standing in the open–concept kitchen. Lewis looked up and saw her, his gaze calm. “Morning.”

“Morning…” Doris stammered, completely stunned. “When did you get back?”

“Just past two in the morning,” Lewis replied casually, retrieving a tray of freshly toasted bread and setting it onto a plate.

Doris‘ eyes widened, her pupils gradually dilating.

She distinctly remembered falling asleep on the living room couch last night, yet she woke up in her own bed this morning.

‘If I wasn’t sleepwalking, then Lewis must’ve carried me to my room. Her memories began to resurface as she wondered, Wait a second… I kissed him last night. Could it have been real? Was it not a dream?‘

“Last night… was it you who carried me back to my room?” Doris hesitantly asked.

“Who else? Do you think Biscuit dragged you in there?” Lewis responded while arranging washed cherry tomatoes on a plate.

Doris‘ heart sank.

do anything inappropriate, did I?” she asked

think?” Lewis‘ tone

Whatever I did, I didn’t mean it.”

admit it was intentional.” Lewis quipped, casting her

She couldn’t explain

I need to punish you,” Lewis said, his tone serious. “Since you kissed me, you’re not allowed to kiss anyone else. Agreement or not, we’re living like an ordinary

bold enough to act, you should take responsibility.

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nodded reluctantly as

haven’t had any thoughts about anyone else. You can rest assured. I would never do anything to betray you. I’ll

handsome face unreadable. “Come

and Doris walked over to sit down. She quietly

they finished, Lewis elegantly dabbed the corners of his mouth with a napkin. Even such a simple gesture seemed refined

must have played favorites when creating him,

toward her. “I saw this while I was away.

busy business trip, let alone bring her a gift. His thoughtfulness earned him a perfect score in her book.

if you like

curling into a delighted smile. She slowly opened

six petals of the snowflake earrings were entirely encrusted with diamonds, exuding elegance

colors, making the earrings both exquisite

must’ve cost you a fortune, right?” Doris asked, her tone tinged with concern. They looked undeniably expensive with diamonds and pearls. They had to be over 3,000

married for a while now, and I haven’t given you many gifts. These earrings aren’t valuable because of their price but because of the thought behind them. Just accept

knew she shouldn’t dwell on the cost, but she couldn’t help feeling a little distressed about the money. “I’ll accept the

money on my wife?” Lewis stood and walked over, gently taking the jewelry box from her hands, his brow

becomes meaningful when a man earns it to spend on a woman. That’s when it’s more

to look up at him, finding him increasingly captivating with each passing moment.

said, taking the earrings out of the box. The diamonds sparkled brilliantly under

by her side, he bent slightly, his expression serious but his movements inexperienced.

know,” he murmured, his breath brushing against

lightly, her