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 snorted

or not, I don’t care.” Doris didn’t want to argue

is a hospital. Can you not make a scene?” Laura tried to calm Jimmy down.

dozed off after struggling

“Sis, what did

chest.” Laura’s face was full of worry. “They need to do further analysis to

felt

caught her in time, noticing how pale

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herself and shook her

come out.” Lewis’s voice was gentle

repeatedly. “Mom’s going to be fine

head back Jimmy was exhausted and didn’t

let me get you a cab. Laura

need. He can take me

and Doris widened their eyes in shock, staring at Jimmy in disbelief. They had no idea what he

remained completely

Lewis alone with Jimmy and quickly came up with an excuse. “Where’s Rupert? Let him

illness. It’s already so late; why disturb him and Claudia? Even if he came, what could he do?” Jimmy said, still defending

“Dad, Mom has always doted on Rupert. She’s always made sure he has his way. She even secretly gave him extra

that Mom’s sick, he, as her son, doesn’t even bother showing his face? Does that make sense to you? She’s his mother, not some random stranger. How is

think he appreciates it? The more you spoil

that,” Jimmy roared. “Rupert already said that because we’ve

on you, the daughter who’s ‘married off

to listen, convinced that Doris was just trying to stir up trouble. “No

let your son take you home. Why are you dragging my husband into this?” Doris’s chest tightened with frustration. Jimmy always put Rupert first,

said, “Didn’t you tell me to get used to the fact that you’re married as soon as possible? So what if he gives me a ride? I’m his

even let your husband give me a ride. Can we

made his argument sound so logical that Doris ended up

is a hospital. Mom needs

right moment. “Laura is right. You stay here at the hospital. I’ll drive

and Lewis