One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 85

Chapter 85

Rupert was at home, peeling an apple for Claudia. Claudia leaned against his shoulder, enjoying his care.

“You fell asleep, and I couldn’t wake you up. I didn’t know where you lived, and I couldn’t just leave you on the street, so f had no choice but to take you to a hotel,” Rupert explained, handing Claudia a slice of apple.

Claudia took it happily and ate it.

“How much was the room? I’ll pay you back,” Doris said, unwilling to owe Rupert anything.

“It wasn’t much. Forget about it,” Rupert said generously. “If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up.”

After ending the call, Doris freshened up and left the hotel.

Just as she stepped outside, she ran into Lewis, whom she hadn’t seen for days.

Lewis recognized Doris immediately. She looked even thinner and more fragile than before.

Their eyes met for a brief second before they both quickly looked away, neither greeting the other.

Lewis‘ lips pressed into a tight line. His deep, eyes were like an ancient well–cold and unreadable.

Since this woman was treating him like a stranger, he would pretend not to know her too.

Doris had a mix of resentment and guilt. She hadn’t expected to run into her husband the moment she walked out of a hotel.

She thought, ‘Is he going to let his imagination run wild and pin some ridiculous accusation on me again?‘

The thought of the necklace he had thrown away made Doris furious all over again.

She then plastered a bright smile on her face and greeted Daniel. “Daniel, long time no see.”

Daniel could tell the tension between Doris and Lewis.

He stole a glance at Lewis beside him, thinking, ‘Could it be that Lewis‘ bad mood these past few days has something to do with Doris?‘

“Ms. Reed, hello. What are you doing here?” Daniel forced a smile, though it looked rather stiff.

him to stay relaxed when Lewis

Doris hesitated for a moment. “I just took a nap

home, but you’re sleeping in a hotel?” Lewis finally

haven’t been home for several nights either, and I never asked about it,” Doris replied, making it clear that neither of them had

a loss for words. His handsome

more.

right–there was

See you.” Doris waved at Daniel but didn’t

back, noticing from the corner of his eye that Lewis‘ face

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Chapter 85

strode into the hotel

go home for a shower, change

arrived at the hospital before 5 PM, just in time for Laura to leave and pick up

“Laura, I baked these cranberry cookies for Ari

Laura said, feeling like she

up Ari. Don’t make her wait.” Doris gently pushed

container on the small

Does it still hurt?” Doris

feel like I’m just causing more trouble for you all,” Peyton said, looking

filled with worry and

spread

as long as you’re okay, that’s all

killed me. It would have saved everyone the trouble and spared me this suffering.”

sharp sting in her heart.

gave a faint, sorrowful smile.

treated. You’ll have a good life after the surgery. Since we have hope, let’s not give up, okay?” Doris held Peyton’s hand. “I, Laura, and our whole

don’t understand.” Peyton pulled her hand back and gently stroked Doris‘ face. Then, she turned away, gazing

to say. A wave of helplessness surged over her, threatening to

cutting through

door shattered the silence and snapped Doris

and saw Jimmy–along with Ryan, the last person she wanted to see. Her face

she saw Ryan, her dim eyes

who’s here to see you–Ryan!” Jimmy walked in cheerfully. “Aren’t you

brightened as a smile spread across her face. She looked noticeably more