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.

Peyton’s test results were finally out. Jimmy and Laura were both

Doris phoned Rupert. “Where

Almost there,” Rupert

rushing him? He’s already on the way. There are so many cars on the road–safety comes first. Your mother’s already sick, do you want something to happen to your brother too?” Jimmy’s words

Doris.

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hands. Doris stepped forward and lowered

to Peyton’s bedside

She looked at the well–groomed Lewis and gave a faint smile. “I’m

me.”

course, I should come.” Lewis lifted his gaze to meet Jimmy, who

their confrontation last night. His expression

said as she walked into the room, and then noticed Lewis.

Lewis greeted her. “I came straight after work to see if there’s anything I can help

money. How much can you afford to contribute?” Jimmy interjected with a

it should be us–the children. This has nothing to do with

has nothing to do with him, then why get married? A couple that

They had indeed agreed to divorce after a year. She said, “That’s between the two of us. You don’t need to

room. Lewis followed behind them.

their way to the doctor’s

and calmly delivered the diagnosis. “Mrs. Reed has been diagnosed with

Laura and Doris like a bolt from the blue. Their faces instantly went pale, filled with disbelief.

good health. How could she suddenly have this disease? Could there be a mistake? Maybe the reports got

she became, clinging to the hope

down.” Lewis held onto her.

truly sorry about your mother’s illness, but our hospital is one of the top medical institutions

our expertise. We have double–checked everything, and errors like the ones you mentioned simply don’t happen here. I hope you