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.

was hard for him to stay relaxed when Lewis was radiating

moment. “I just took a nap

have a home, but you’re sleeping in a hotel?” Lewis finally couldn’t

been home for several nights either, and I never asked about it,” Doris replied, making it clear that neither of them had the

His handsome face remained expressionless, but his jawline

more.

was definitely trouble between

Doris waved at Daniel but didn’t say a word to Lewis before turning to leave.

noticing from the corner of his eye that Lewis‘ face had

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Chapter 85

into the hotel with firm steps. Daniel quickly

go home for a shower, change her clothes, and prepare some food before heading to the hospital.

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

“Laura, I baked these cranberry cookies for

much,” Laura said, feeling like she and Rupert weren’t

Don’t make her wait.” Doris

on the small table and walked over to Peyton’s bedside.

feeling today? Does it still hurt?” Doris sat

you all,” Peyton said, looking up at

with worry and heartache.

pain spread

that’s

me. It would have saved everyone the trouble and spared me

Doris felt a sharp sting

gave a faint,

You’ll have a good life after the surgery. Since we have hope,

Doris‘ face. Then, she turned away, gazing out the window as if her soul had

didn’t know what else to say. A wave of helplessness

reddened, and the ache in her throat and nose felt like a blade cutting through her. But she couldn’t cry. She bit

knock on the door shattered the silence and snapped Doris out of her

with Ryan, the last person she wanted to

also turned slightly, and when she saw Ryan, her dim eyes lit up.

to see you–Ryan!” Jimmy walked in cheerfully.

smile spread across her face. She