One year, one love by Aurora Miller

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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.

kept his eyes fixed on the exit of the

combed through the plants with her hands, carefully

her expression, he was certain that she was

railing tightly. He stood there observing her every move as the sky darkened

‘Does she cherish the necklace that much? Or is

Looking at the cold, untouched dinner on the

glance, he walked further

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

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

dejected, she composed herself and went back

no one was home. Even

felt parched, so she went to the kitchen and

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

but he had never acted so irrationally before.

have thrown my necklace away. If he doesn’t want to eat, he

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

late the night before, Doris didn’t wake up

this time, Lewis had

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

gave up looking and decided to go home to see Peyton.

she called

to tell me good news?”

had given her, which Lewis had thrown away.

to open a store with you, but you have to agree to a few conditions,” Doris

even if there are dozens, no problem. Tell me,”

I’ll put in everything I

only fair way for both of them.

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

soon as Lewis returned to his office after a meeting,

in his leather

declined their offer to return to work.”

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