One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 75

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Janice even complained to Lewis, “Lewis, I bought so many designer clothes, bags, and jewelry from Paris and London. Yet you insist on playing poor. Now I don’t even dare to give these to my beautiful daughter–in–law. If I do, the act will be exposed.”

Lewis could only reassure his mother. “There’s plenty of time in the future.”

“Then I’ll have to make it up to Doris later. But don’t make me wait too long.” Janice felt that keeping up the act was exhausting.

“Mr. Hartman, thank you.” Doris didn’t know what else to say besides expressing her gratitude. “You’ve helped me so much again.”

Ever since she married Lewis, she felt she had gained an advantage. But instead of helping him, she only brought him trouble. Peyton being able to stay in a private room meant that she would have a comfortable environment, which would also help her mood.

Otherwise, Peyton would have been forced to sleep in the hallway, which was drafty, noisy, and full of people passing by, making it an unpleasant place to rest.

“My second brother works at the hospital, so it wasn’t difficult to arrange.” Lewis didn’t want Doris to feel too burdened. “I’ve already asked him to cover the cost for now. Just let your mother rest easy.”

“I asked the nurse, and my mom is in a VIP deluxe private room. The daily fee is several thousand dollars. That’s way too expensive, and your money is hard–earned. I still have some savings–I’ll cover this myself.

“I already owe you too much, so please don’t argue with me about this,” Doris insisted.

“Doris, since my brother works there, we get a family discount–it won’t cost nearly as much. Your only job right now is to take care of your mother. Don’t think about anything else.” Lewis changed the subject. “I have a meeting now. I’ll come to the hospital after work.”

After work, Lewis had his driver, Hank, take him to the hospital, while a bodyguard parked his black Passat outside.

Lewis got out of the car, carrying the nutritional supplements and fruit that his secretary had prepared, and headed to the inpatient ward.

Doris had been taking care of Peyton at the hospital since last night. In the morning, Laura had offered to take over so Doris could rest, however, Doris said she had taken a few days off and had plenty of time.

Doris knew that Laura had already been struggling in the Webb family, so she didn’t want to add to Laura’s burden.

Of course, Laura knew that Doris was thinking of her, and she felt deeply grateful.

out. Jimmy and Laura were both

Rupert. “Where are you?”

Almost there,” Rupert replied

first. Your mother’s already sick, do you want something to happen to your

Doris.

head and saw Lewis. “You’re

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set down the bags in his hands. Doris stepped forward and lowered her

bedside and asked with concern, “How are you feeling

She looked at the well–groomed Lewis and gave a faint smile.

me.”

his gaze to meet Jimmy, who was sitting on the other

he was reminded of their confrontation

the doctor is waiting,” Laura said as she walked into the room, and then noticed Lewis. “You’re here

“I came straight after work to see if there’s anything I can

treatment costs money. How much can you afford to contribute?” Jimmy

Lewis could respond, “Dad, if anyone’s paying, it should be

then why get married? A couple that can’t face hardships together won’t

to divorce after a year. She said, “That’s between the two of

the room. Lewis followed behind them. Jimmy got up and left as

made their way to

delivered the diagnosis. “Mrs. Reed has been diagnosed with stage

Doris like a bolt from the blue. Their faces instantly went pale, filled

could she suddenly have this disease? Could there be a mistake? Maybe the reports got mixed up?

more desperate she became, clinging to the hope that there had been some

calm down.” Lewis held

our hospital is one

simply don’t happen here. I hope