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.”

glanced up, her mind racing. ‘Does Lewis know something?‘ she

said honestly. “Why didn’t

it up,” Doris said, nervously twisting the corner

wrong now? You can’t find anything to say to

different,” Doris

different?”

is,” Doris said,

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use this time to rest and recharge. Losing

she felt in

you feeling wronged?” Lewis asked, hitting the nail on

she couldn’t accept it. After leaving Hampstone

chances,” Lewis said, his voice steady, as he turned to face her, his gaze burning

her

Doris wasn’t tired anymore and

glanced at the time. It was already 10 p.m. “Go to bed soon. Don’t let the lack

it,” Doris replied, peeling a banana.

glanced at her, concerned. “It’s late. You shouldn’t be eating that now.

putting the banana

got up to leave, and Doris‘ eyes followed

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

you don’t bother me,” he replied curtly, then

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

long time since she stayed up this late. Now that she was finally tired, a phone call startled her awake in the middle

this hour? Did Matteo bully you?” Doris asked, her voice

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

awake. She threw the covers off, grabbed some clothes, and quickly changed. Snatching her white handbag, she rushed out of the room,

before realizing she had forgotten her phone. Turning back, she found it on the bed. As

covered her mouth to stifle a cry. She glanced

was no movement.

was awake and ran over

to silence the dog, trying to ignore the throbbing

forehead.

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