One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 84

Chapter 84

Laura, Doris, and Rupert surrounded the doctor and asked, “Doctor, how’s our mom?”

The doctor looked at the anxious trio and said, “She has multiple soft tissue injuries and two fractured ribs, but her life is no longer in danger. She just needs proper rest.”

Hearing this, Doris, Laura, and Rupert all visibly sighed in relief.

Peyton was transferred to a ward. Laura, Doris, and Rupert followed her there.

Peyton lay unconscious on the hospital bed, her face deathly pale, an IV drip attached to her hand.

Rupert received a phone call and left..

When he got home and entered the living room, a pillow came flying straight at him.

Caught off guard, Rupert was hit, but he didn’t get angry. He picked up the pillow, walked over, and sat beside Claudia. “Honey, what’s wrong?”

“Rupert, stay away from me.” Claudia scooted away, clearly unwilling to be near him.

“Honey, don’t be mad. Getting angry isn’t good for your health or the baby.” Rupert moved closer and hugged her.

Claudia pushed him away with a cold expression. “Oh, so you know stress is bad for me? Then why aren’t you doing something about finding a job and making money? You left early this morning–where the hell were you?”

Rupert answered truthfully, “Mom got into a car accident. I was at the hospital. The moment you called, I came straight home. What, did you miss me?”

“Dream on!” Claudia had been irritated ever since Rupert lost his job at Watson Group and could no longer stand the sight of him.

“I’m still carrying your child, and you don’t even have a job to support me and the baby? When I married you, what did you promise me? Now you’re

abandoning us?”

“Of course not,” Rupert said.

“Oh really? I’m out of money–give me some.” Claudia held out her hand.

money lavishly and never saved

give me 3 grand on the 10th of every month? How long

any money right now.”

me, ask them. If they refuse, go borrow

were legally married, the wedding gifts were in her hands, and the house had her name on it. She no longer needed to keep up the act of being a sweet, virtuous

time?” Rupert took her hand. “Once I find a job, I’ll

Claudia sneered and pulled her hand away. “Rupert, it’s not that I’m looking down on you, but with your qualifications, do you really think you’ll

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better

you supposed to support me and the baby with that? Are we

expensive, and if we can’t

now to book an appointment.”

snatched it from her

do you want?” Claudia stared at him. “I just don’t want our child to suffer. I’m trying to reduce our

I’m useless. But Claudia, I love you. Please, don’t give up on our child.”

job. Trust me, I can support you both.Of course, I want to work at Watson Group

Then find a way

have a

do have a plan, but it depends on whether you dare to go

can return to Watson Group, I’m willing to

need to give him a push to make it happen. That way, he’ll agree

close to Rupert’s ear and whispered

praised her, “Honey, you’re brilliant. I’ll do

She won’t even

and so are Mom

stayed by Peyton’s side at

and

and emphasized. “Mom, Claudia couldn’t come to see you in

heat it up whenever you want to drink it.

for me. She’s pregnant—just tell her to take care of herself instead of making things for me. I have Chris and Laura looking after me,” Peyton said, worried

must take good care

Rupert nodded and handed a breakfast portion to Doris. “Mom, Doris, you