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 gaze, and kept his eyes fixed on the

facing the balcony. Hunched over, she combed through

expression, he was

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

felt. He thought, ‘Does she cherish the necklace that

from her and stepped back inside. Looking at the cold, untouched dinner on the table, he realized he had

another glance, he walked further into the

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was nowhere to be found. By now, the sky was

no choice but to stop

dejected, she composed herself and went

one was home. Even Biscuit was nowhere

felt parched, so she went to the kitchen and gulped

was only then that she realized how hungry she was. She reheated the dishes and sat down alone to eat.

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

matter what, though, he shouldn’t have thrown my necklace away. If he doesn’t want to

in the mood to watch TV, so she went back to her room alone.

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

Lewis had already left for

up, washed up, made breakfast, and ate. Then

She gave up looking

she

me good news?” Lola asked.

necklace Lola had given her,

have to agree to

no problem. Tell me,” Lola said,

spoke, “Lola, I don’t have much money, but I’ll put in everything I have. Also, before

the only fair

said without hesitation. She knew Doris was

office after

up?” Lewis leaned back in his leather executive chair, striking

offer to return to work.” Chris relayed the

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