One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 77

Early the next morning, Lewis returned from his run to find that Doris had already made breakfast.

“Breakfast is ready,” she smiled as she set down a fork.

“You should’ve slept a little longer.” He grabbed a bottle of water and took a sip, his Adam’s apple moving up and down.

Doris’s gaze lingered on his throat. “I’ve had enough rest. I made some sandwiches–I’ll take some to my parents later.”

“I’ll drive you there after breakfast.”

“No need. It’s not on your way, and you have work. I’m not in a hurry, and riding my scooter is convenient.” Doris didn’t want him to tire himself out.

“Mr. Hartman, my mom is sick, so I’ll be spending more time taking care of her. You might have to handle dinner on your own. Sorry.”

“It’s just one meal—I can figure it out.” Lewis completely understood. “Just focus on being with your mom.”

He knew how it felt. When his grandmother fell ill, he had been just as worried. That was one of the reasons he had agreed to marry Doris–to fulfill his grandmother’s wish and make her happy.

And with that, Doris and Lewis went their separate ways for the day.

When Doris arrived at Peyton’s hospital room, she ladled out some porridge. “Dad, Mom, have some breakfast.”

Jimmy got up. “I’m not eating. I’m going home to sleep.”

Doris couldn’t persuade him, so she handed the porridge to Peyton instead. “Mom, you should eat first.”

After breakfast, Laura arrived.

She and Doris took Peyton outside for a walk and sat down to rest in the hospital’s garden.

“Laura, Doris, I need to talk to both of you,” Peyton said, looking at the daughters sitting on either side of her.

“Mom, we’re listening,” Doris said, leaning gently against Peyton like she used to when she was a child.

Peyton held both their hands. “I don’t want to go through with the surgery.”

Doris immediately straightened up, her eyes widening in shock.

Laura also frowned, confusion written all over her face. “Mom, why? I already explained yesterday that your condition is treatable, and the success rate is high.”

she knew that refusing the surgery

relief afterward. And we’re here with you, Mom. You can’t just give up like

sentence.

said is exactly

not that I’m afraid of pain.” Peyton shook her

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way to help.” Doris gripped Peyton’s hand

asking. I’m not having the surgery. Let’s get

said Laura and

rest now.” Peyton got up and walked

talked about the surgery yesterday,

have to spend more time with her and find out why she

their mother had given up, as

Laura said, “Alright.”

she

recovery.

three days passed, and Doris and Laura still hadn’t found out why

asked them about

mom won’t agree to it.”

about? I can explain everything

say anything. She just keeps insisting she won’t do it. We’re completely

surgery, the success rate is nearly

best to persuade

that, Zain

Peyton, Peyton lost her temper and even smashed a glass. “I said I’m not having the surgery. Do you not understand? I want to be discharged. If I have to die, I’ll die

getting angry isn’t good for your health.” Doris tried to

her outburst. They understood that sick people often felt frustrated, and losing their temper

it’s bad for my health, then stop going against my wishes. Get my discharge papers ready for tomorrow. I’m going home.” Peyton made

don’t be upset. We’re only doing this for your sake,” Laura, ever patient, spoke

really care about me, then listen to me. No more talking.” Peyton turned her head away and shut her eyes, re look at

ng to

Wane entered the private dining room in Hampstone Hotel, Lewis

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Lewis walked