One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 82

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“Mr. Hartman, my patience has its limits too.” Doris fearlessly met his icy gaze. “Actually, this necklace was a gift from Lola

She had only meant to tease him, but he actually threw away her necklace. Now that she had told the truth, she’d like to see how he would make it up to her. She wouldn’t accept it anyway.

Lewis glared at her, the corner of his lips curling slightly, even as his eyes remained icy. “Now you’re claiming it came from Lola? Do you really expect me to trust you?”

“It really was from her. If you don’t believe me, call her and ask.” Doris was so angry that her eyes widened.

She thought, I’m telling the truth, yet he thought I’m lying?‘

“There’s no need.” Lewis‘ handsome face remained expressionless.

He thought, “They are best friends–Lola would obviously side with her.

“Believe it or not, this necklace was from Lola. You threw away a gift she gave me–what’s your explanation for that? I want an apology.” Doris was fuming.

“You accepted gifts from another man behind my back, and you expect me to apologize?” Lewis let out a cold scoff. “Keep dreaming.”

“You–you’re impossible!” Doris raised her hand to slap him.

Lewis tightened his grip, making Doris feel as if her arm was about to snap.

“Let go!” Doris lifted her foot and stomped down on him.

Lewis swiftly dodged and released her arm.

Doris shot him a glare, turned on her heels, and ran toward the entrance.

Lewis didn’t stop her. He simply stood there, watching as she flung the door open and left.

He remained motionless, rubbing his temples, feeling irritated. He thought, ‘My wife accepted a gift from another man, yet she blamed me for throwing it away.

his eyes fixed on the exit of the apartment building. Before long, he saw Doris rushing outside.

the balcony. Hunched over, she combed through the plants with her

Lewis couldn’t see her expression, he was certain that

He stood there observing

cherish the necklace that much?

away from her and stepped back inside. Looking at the cold, untouched

he walked further into the house.

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time, but the necklace was nowhere to be found. By now, the sky was pitch- black, and the

phone flashlight had drained the battery, She had no choice but to stop looking, an emptiness settling

herself

quiet, as if no one was home. Even Biscuit was

went to the kitchen and gulped down

then that she realized how hungry she was. She reheated the dishes and sat down

was cold, sharp–tongued, and temperamental, but he had never acted so

If he doesn’t want to eat, he can starve for all I care.

up the kitchen. She wasn’t in the mood to watch TV, so she went back to her

night before, Doris didn’t wake up until 8 a.m. the next

had already left for

breakfast, and ate. Then she went downstairs to search for the necklace

death. She gave up looking and decided

the way, she

tell me good

phone tightly, thinking about the necklace Lola had given her, which Lewis had thrown

open a store with you, but you have to agree to a few

no problem. Tell

I have. Also,

only fair way for both

without hesitation. She knew Doris was strong–willed. “Then let’s work together.”

returned to his office after a meeting, Chris‘ call came in.

leather executive chair,

declined their offer to

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