One year, one love by Aurora Miller

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Cold sweat dripped down Archie’s forehead. Hartman Group had canceled all collaborations with their hotel three days ago, including those with all its subsidiaries. Even other corporate groups closely partnered with Hartman Group had followed suit and severed ties. The losses were staggering

At the shareholders‘ meeting, Vincent had faced harsh scrutiny from the investors, who accused him of offending the CEO of Hartman Group.

And now, with the powerful Wane Group also refusing to work with them, they had lost too many major clients. If this continued, the shareholders‘ resentment would only grow, and the senior executives would be in deep trouble.

Archie thought he had to report this to Vincent immediately.

After the dinner, Lewis and Chris left the hotel together.

“Chris, thanks for today.” During the gathering, Lewis had asked Chris to put on an act for him.

“No need for thanks. Just introduce me to your wife one day,” Chris said with an expectant smile. “You really care about her. I hope she understands your good intentions.”

“She doesn’t need to know.” Lately, Doris had looked increasingly haggard. Lewis just wanted to help her however he could. That included arranging for the renowned breast tumor specialist, Micah, to visit the hospital for a week–long medical exchange.

His ultimate goal was to have Micah perform surgery on Peyton.

When Lewis got home, he sat in the living room and called Doris.

A well–fed Biscuit lay obediently at his feet.

“Are you home?” asked Doris.

“Yeah. Did Peyton agree to the surgery?”

“Not yet.” Doris was worried.

This time, Peyton was more stubborn than ever. No matter how they tried to persuade her, she wouldn’t listen—and had even thrown a rare, huge tantrum.

Both she and Laura didn’t dare bring it up again. She had no idea where they had gone wrong.

“Don’t worry. Maybe she just hasn’t come to terms with it yet. Being sick must be weighing on her mind. You need to be more patient and show her more care. She’ll understand eventually.” Lewis reassured her.

his deep, slightly husky voice. “Did you drink?”

dinner with a

bad for your stomach. I’m not there to make you sober–up soup.”

seen each

he went to work while she caught up on sleep. By the time he got off work, she was already rushing to the hospital. Every day was a blur of busyness, as if

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moment, Lewis‘ clean and handsome face would surface in her

past few days? Is he eating well? How’s he doing? Is he

those thoughts away. She thought she wasn’t

“Goodnight.”

“Goodnight.”

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a call from the IIR

is something

I reviewed your contract. Your five–year employment term

return to work at the hotel tomorrow, and we’ll even give you a 10% raise.” The

She glanced at Peyton lying on the hospital bed, feeling torn inside.

money. Second, she genuinely loved making pastries, and the hotel’s salary

Doris wouldn’t have as much time to take care of her if she returned

busy, and although Jimmy had time, he was getting old and couldn’t handle the strain. If Jimmy got exhausted

a caregiver, but she worried that a caregiver might not take good enough

past two days to complete the discharge procedures today and

give you an answer tomorrow morning?”

I’ll be waiting for

phone, only to turn around and see Lewis carrying a thermos.

said my contract hasn’t expired and asked me to return

“That’s

troubled?” Lewis didn’t see

I’m afraid I won’t have time to take care of my

struggling with the decision, Laura appeared. “Doris, go back to work.

family to look after. You can’t be running back here every day.” If that

just hire a caregiver,” Lewis suggested. “Doris and I will cover the cost.”

for your money; don’t spend it on this. Mom insists on going home, and Dad will be

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