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.

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

greenery facing the balcony. Hunched over, she combed through

Lewis couldn’t see her expression, he was certain that she was feeling anxious–even

there observing her every move as the sky darkened and the streetlights flickered on.

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

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

walked further into the

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

choice but to stop looking, an emptiness settling in

dejected, she composed herself

as if no one was home. Even Biscuit was

parched, so she went to the kitchen and gulped down a large glass of

the dining table was ice cold. It was only then that she realized how hungry she was. She reheated the dishes and sat down alone to

but he had never acted so irrationally

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

She wasn’t in the mood to watch TV, so she

late the night before, Doris didn’t wake up

had already left for work.

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

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

she

you calling to tell me good news?” Lola asked.

tightly, thinking about the necklace Lola had given her, which Lewis had thrown away. Her heart

you, but you have

no problem. Tell me,” Lola said,

money, but I’ll put in everything I have. Also, before your investment

fair way

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

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

Lewis leaned back in his leather executive chair,

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

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