One year, one love by Aurora Miller

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Chapter 76

Chapter 76

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Doris and Laura exchanged glances, wanting to hide the truth from their mother, but Jimmy coldly spoke first, “Stage II breast cancer. The doctor said surgery is necessary, and we need to prepare a hundred thousand dollars. Otherwise, we can go for palliative care.”

Peyton’s faint smile froze. The light in her eyes dimmed, as if her life had been sucked away in an instant.

Doris held Peyton’s cold hand tightly. “Mom, it’s going to be okay. The doctor said the surgery is very advanced. If we follow the treatment properly, the five–year survival rate is as high as 80%. Mom, let’s do the surgery. You’re going to get better.”

Laura agreed, “Mom, we will definitely cure you.”

Peyton turned slightly and looked at her two daughters, whose eyes were filled with worry.

She forced a smile. “Laura, Doris, don’t worry about me. I’ve lived this long; I’m not afraid of death”

“Mom, don’t say that. You’ll live to be a hundred,” Doris said, her heart aching. But she couldn’t show any sadness. Instead, she had to force a smile and comfort Peyton. Such a feeling was truly unbearable for her.

“That’s right, Mom. As long as you have the surgery, you’ll get better,” Laura said, sharing the same feelings as Doris. .

“Mom, they’re right. Don’t worry. We will get you treated.” Rupert reassured Peyton.

“Alright, all of you, stop arguing. Your mom needs to rest.” Jimmy’s mind was in turmoil. “Go home, all of you. I’ll stay with your mom tonight.”

“Mom, we’ll come back to see you tomorrow.” Laura left with Rupert since Arianna still needed her care at home.

In the parking lot, Doris and Lewis happened to run into Danis.

Doris recognized him immediately. “Dr. Hartman.”

“Lewis, aren’t you going to introduce Ms. Reed?” Danis walked to the front of the black Passat and nearly dropped his jaw in shock.

As the heir of the Hartman family and the president of Hartman Group, Lewis was always seen in luxury cars. Now, in order to keep a low profile, he was driving a car worth much less.

“She’s Doris Hartman, your sister–in–law,” Lewis said, giving Doris her rightful status. Then he added, “This is my second brother, Danis, my uncle’s son.”

and his eyes curved with a smile. He knew that someone who could

together and bowed slightly. “So it’s Doris Hartman. Pardon my rudeness.”

Doris nodded

me ‘Danis‘ from now on,” Danis said. “If you need anything at

help today,” Doris

formal,” Danis replied, and then turned to Lewis. “I’ll

beating?” Lewis raised an eyebrow.

speechless. The corners of his mouth twitched. “Lewis, we’re blood brothers. Do you have

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sleep.” Lewis opened the car door for Doris, “Get in

glanced at him and

hint of delight rose in her heart, as she thought, So he

drove away from the

ahead. “Are you worried about me?”

yourself. If you collapse, who will take

the thought of her sick mother. She said firmly, “I won’t let

Make sure you have some rest.” Lewis had heard from Laura that Doris had been holding on alone since last night–she was practically gambling with her own health. “If you’re tired, just sleep for a bit.

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you mention it, I do feel a little sleepy”

back against the seat and closed her eyes for

exhaustion and drowsiness washed over her, pulling her into

Greenlake Hill, Lewis parked the car and turned to look at Doris, who was already fast