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.”

that?”

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

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

only just dozed off after struggling to sleep.

to Laura. “Sis, what did

and found a lump in her chest.” Laura’s face was full

felt lightheaded.

her in time, noticing how pale she looked. “Are you okay?”

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steadied herself and shook her head.

the results come out.” Lewis’s voice was gentle but

Doris nodded repeatedly. “Mom’s going to be fine

mom, I’ll head back Jimmy was exhausted and didn’t want to

me get you a

need. He can take me home.” Jimmy looked at Lewis.

in disbelief. They had no idea what he was up

on the other hand, remained completely calm

want Lewis alone with Jimmy and quickly came up with an excuse. “Where’s Rupert? Let him take you home.”

Claudia? Even if he

up. “Dad, Mom has always doted on Rupert. She’s always made sure he

Does that make sense to you? She’s his

but do you really think he appreciates it? The

Jimmy roared. “Rupert already

count on you, the daughter who’s ‘married

that Doris was just trying to stir up trouble. “No matter what

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

married as soon

as soon as you got married. You won’t even let your husband give me a ride. Can we really rely on you

his argument sound so logical that Doris ended up looking like the

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

at the right moment. “Laura is right. You stay here at the

had never accepted Lewis, and Lewis didn’t think much of Jimmy either.