One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 71

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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.”

racing. ‘Does Lewis know

Hampstone Hotel,” Lewis said honestly. “Why didn’t you tell me you were fired?”

up,” Doris said, nervously twisting the corner of her

now? You can’t find anything to say to

is different,”

is it different?” Lewis pressed.

just is,” Doris said,

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you’ve already quit, use this

course not,” Doris replied, but the coldness she felt in her chest was

Lewis asked, hitting the nail

was fired was disgraceful, and she couldn’t accept it. After leaving Hampstone Hotel, she feared she would never

There will always be more chances,” Lewis said, his voice steady, as

encouragement and hope. She smiled, her

wasn’t tired anymore and continued watching

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

Doris replied, peeling

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

putting the banana back

up to leave, and Doris‘ eyes followed him

at her, and Doris waved at him cheerfully. “Good night,

me,” he replied

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an ear on Lewis‘ movements. Once she was sure he wasn’t coming out, she sneakily

up this late. Now that she was finally tired, a phone call startled her

this hour? Did Matteo bully you?” Doris

urgent. “Doris, Mom collapsed at home. She’s being taken to His Grace Hospital. You need to

covers off, grabbed some clothes, and quickly changed. Snatching her white handbag,

had forgotten her phone. Turning back, she found it on the bed. As she turned to

stifle a cry. She

was

was awake and ran over to bark

to silence the dog, trying to ignore

forehead.

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