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.

balcony, lowered his gaze, and kept his eyes fixed on the exit of the apartment building. Before long, he

the greenery facing the balcony. Hunched over, she combed through the plants with her hands, carefully searching for the

expression, he was certain that she

gripped the stainless steel railing tightly. He stood there observing her every move as the sky darkened and the streetlights flickered

that much? Or is it the

stepped back inside. Looking at the cold, untouched dinner on the table, he realized

another glance, he walked further into the

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be

battery, She had no choice but to stop looking,

she composed herself

house was eerily quiet, as if no one was home. Even Biscuit was nowhere to be

went to the kitchen and

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

temperamental, but he had

away. If he doesn’t want to

finishing her meal, Doris cleaned 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 day.

time, Lewis had

breakfast, and ate. Then she went downstairs to search

hated Lewis to death. She gave up looking and decided to go home to

the way, she called Lola.

me good news?” Lola asked.

the necklace Lola had

I’ve decided to open a store with you, but you have to agree to a few conditions,” Doris said

are dozens, no problem. Tell me,” Lola

everything I have. Also, before your investment breaks even, I won’t take

only fair way for both of

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

his office after a meeting, Chris‘ call

up?” Lewis leaned back in his leather

from Hampstone Hotel–your wife declined their offer to return to work.” Chris relayed the

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