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

do you think?” Lewis‘ tone

back. “I’m sorry. Whatever I did, I

it was intentional.” Lewis quipped,

words. She couldn’t explain herself even if she tried.

“Since you kissed me, you’re not allowed to kiss anyone else. Agreement or not, we’re living like an ordinary

you’re bold enough to act, you should take

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the punishment? It’s not as bad as I expected. Doris nodded reluctantly as she wondered, ‘After all, I’m the one

she replied, “Mr. Hartman, ever since we got married, I haven’t had any thoughts about anyone else. You can rest assured. I would never do

remained composed, his handsome face unreadable. “Come have

sit down. She quietly started eating while Lewis lowered his head, saying nothing more.

with a napkin. Even such a simple gesture seemed refined

creating him, Doris thought, unable to

her. “I saw this while I was away. It caught my eye, and I thought it’d suit you. It’s

think of her during his busy business trip, let alone

and see if you like it,” he

smile. She slowly opened the box to reveal a pair of

snowflake earrings were entirely encrusted

a spectrum of colors, making the earrings both exquisite and stunning. Lewis certainly had an

concern. They looked undeniably expensive with diamonds and pearls. They had to be over 3,000 dollars.

“We’ve been 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 them without a second thought.”

a little distressed about the money. “I’ll accept the gift, but please don’t spend so much on me

wife?” Lewis stood and walked over, gently taking the jewelry

when a man earns it to spend on a woman. That’s when it’s more than just

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

the earrings out of the box. The diamonds sparkled brilliantly under the

help you.” Standing by her side, he bent slightly,

his breath brushing against her ear

lightly, her cheeks already flushed with warmth.