One year, one love by Aurora Miller

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Chapter 72

Lewis saw right through Doris’s thoughts, so she didn’t bother hiding them anymore. They’re not friendly to me, let alone you. I just don’t want you to be treated poorly

“Treated poorly? They dare not.” Lewis reassured the anxious Doris. “Til go check out the supermarket

The hospital had a 24–hour mini–mart stocked with everything.

“Let’s go together then.” Doris couldn’t argue against Lewis.

In the mini–mart, Doris and Lewis picked out a basket of fruit and a carton of milk before heading to the inpatient ward.

When the elevator doors opened on the fifth floor, they saw Laura standing right outside, as if she had been waiting for them.

Laura’s eyes flickered when she saw Lewis–she hadn’t expected him to come so late at night. But in her eyes, Lewis was a responsible and decent person. It made sense to her that he would accompany Doris to the hospital.

She smiled warmly, “Lewis, you’re here.”

“Laura.” Lewis and Doris both greeted her.

“Where’s Mom?” Doris asked.

Laura noticed the things Lewis was carrying and maintained her politeness. “Follow me.”

Doris and Lewis walked past the nurses‘ station and down the corridor with Laura.

Since there weren’t any available beds in the wards, Peyton had to stay in an extra bed in the hallway.

Jimmy was standing nearby, his brows furrowed. The moment he saw Doris, his anger flared up. If they weren’t in a hospital, and if it weren’t the middle of the night, he would’ve already been pointing at her nose, yelling.

“I called you all day and you didn’t pick up. What are you even doing here now? And bringing someone who has nothing to do with this?” Jimmy snapped at Doris.

“He’s my

husband, not some outsider,” Doris stood her ground, protecting Lewis while lying smoothly. “Dad, we’re legally married. What’s the point of you making a fuss? You’d better just accept reality. I was busy earlier, and then my phone died.”

think I’ll believe that?” Jimmy

care.” Doris didn’t want

hospital. Can you not make a scene?” Laura tried

dozed off

Laura. “Sis, what did the doctor say? Does

chest.” Laura’s face was full of worry. “They

felt

noticing how pale

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steadied herself and shook

Lewis’s voice

nodded repeatedly. “Mom’s

your mom, I’ll head back Jimmy was exhausted

me get you

me home.” Jimmy

Jimmy in disbelief. They had no idea what he was up to, but one thing was certain–he

on the other hand, remained completely calm and unbothered.

He needs to rest.” Doris didn’t want Lewis alone with Jimmy and quickly came up with an excuse.

tell Rupert about your mom’s illness. It’s already so late; why disturb him and Claudia? Even if

She’s always made sure he has his way. She even secretly gave him

make sense to you? She’s his

he appreciates it? The more you spoil him,

talk about your brother like that,” Jimmy roared. “Rupert already said that because we’ve treated him well, he’ll take care of us in the future.

the daughter who’s ‘married off and no longer part

to listen, convinced that Doris was just trying to stir up trouble. “No matter what you say, I won’t believe it. He is my son.*

my husband into this?” Doris’s chest tightened with frustration. Jimmy always put Rupert first,

as soon as possible? So what if

even let your husband give me a ride. Can we

that Doris ended up looking like the unreasonable and unfilial

something when Laura tugged at her arm. “Doris, this is a hospital. Mom needs to rest. Can

right. You stay here at the hospital.

never accepted Lewis, and Lewis didn’t think much of