One year, one love by Aurora Miller

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Lewis arrived home in record time, parked the car, and took the elevator upstairs. As soon as he opened the door, he was greeted by Biscuit wagging his tail.

“Where’s your mom?” Lewis placed his car keys on the counter. Biscuit barked twice and led the way toward Doris‘ room.

Lewis quickly followed, unlocking the door to Doris‘ room and finding her sound asleep in bed.

He had been frantically searching for her, yet there she was, sound asleep at home. But the moment Lewis laid eyes on her, the weight in his chest finally lifted.

Nothing else seemed to be important anymore. What truly mattered was that she was safe and unharmed.

He gently closed the door behind him to avoid waking her, then turned and headed to the living room.

He dialed Daniel’s number. “No need to keep looking. She’s at home. Daniel, thank you. Be sure to reward the team.”

“Glad to hear Mrs. Hartman is okay,” Daniel said with relief. Lewis would have been a wreck if he hadn’t found Doris.

“Look into the situation with Doris getting fired. If the hotel is at fault, we’re ending our partnership with Hampstone Hotel,” Lewis instructed.

“Understood,” Daniel replied.

Just as Lewis ended the call, Doris‘ voice came from behind him. “You’re home already?”

‘How long did I sleep? What time is it?‘ she wondered to herself.

Lewis turned to face her, his eyes intense and focused. “What happened with your phone? Why couldn’t I reach you?”

“I… I turned it off,” Doris admitted, her eyes dropping nervously.

“I wasn’t trying to ignore you. My parents kept calling, and I got frustrated, so I just turned it off to sleep. I forgot to let you know… it’s my fault. You can yell at me, or whatever.”

Lewis sat down on the couch, the golden glow of the setting sun streaming through the floor–to–ceiling windows, casting a warm light on him, making his features even more striking.

His strong brows and sharp eyes outshone the sunset, making him impossible to ignore.

“What’s the point of yelling at you or scolding you?” Lewis said with a half–laugh. “Everyone has their off days. As long as you let it out, it’s fine.”

her mind racing. ‘Does Lewis know

went to Hampstone Hotel,” Lewis said honestly. “Why didn’t you tell

bring it up,” Doris

been so good with words. What’s wrong now? You can’t find anything to say to me?” Lewis teased

different,”

is it different?” Lewis

said, her voice

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you’ve already quit, use this time to rest

Doris replied, but the coldness she felt in her chest was hard

you feeling wronged?” Lewis asked, hitting the nail

it. After leaving Hampstone Hotel, she feared

long. There will always be more chances,” Lewis said, his voice steady, as he turned to face her, his gaze burning with resolve.

and hope. She smiled, her eyes sparkling with

her nap, Doris wasn’t tired anymore

already 10 p.m. “Go to bed soon. Don’t let the lack of work make you

it,” Doris replied, peeling a banana.

concerned. “It’s late. You shouldn’t be eating that now. It’s

the banana back into the fruit

and Doris‘ eyes

turned back to look at her, and Doris waved at him cheerfully. “Good night, Mr. Hartman.”

long as you don’t bother me,” he replied curtly, then disappeared into

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ear on Lewis‘ movements. Once she was sure he

this late. Now that she was finally tired, a phone

Did Matteo bully you?” Doris asked, her voice filled with concern.

She’s being taken to His Grace

I can,” Doris replied, instantly wide awake. She threw the covers off, grabbed some

Turning back, she found it on the bed. As she turned to run again, she accidentally bumped into the door, wincing

the other covered her mouth to stifle a cry. She glanced over toward Lewis‘ room, worried she might have

there was

ran over to bark

Doris whispered, holding her fingers up to her lips to silence the dog, trying to ignore the throbbing pain on

forehead.

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