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 exit of the apartment building. Before long, he saw Doris rushing

facing the balcony. Hunched over, she combed through the plants

couldn’t see her expression, he was

stood there observing her every move as the sky

thought, ‘Does she cherish the necklace that much? Or is it the person who gave it to her that she

at the cold, untouched dinner on the table, he realized he had no appetite.

another glance, he walked

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be found. By now, the sky was

the battery, She had no choice but

she composed herself and

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

she went to the kitchen and gulped down a large

was only then that she realized how hungry she was.

and temperamental, but

If

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

night before, Doris didn’t wake

Lewis had already left

time, Doris got up, washed up, made breakfast, and ate. Then she went downstairs to search for the necklace

up looking and decided to go home to

she called Lola.

calling to tell me good news?” Lola

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

have to agree to a few conditions,” Doris

dozens, no problem. Tell me,” Lola said, listening

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

was the only fair way for both

She knew Doris was strong–willed.

soon as Lewis returned to his office after a

his leather executive chair,

offer to return to work.” Chris relayed

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