One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 86

Chapter 86

Doris stepped out and placed the vase back in its spot.

“Mrs. Reed, take care and rest well. I’ll visit you again when I have time. Please take care of yourself,” Ryan said, as polite and courteous as ever, showing no trace of the shamelessness and cruelty he had displayed before.

Peyton said. “Mr. Watson, I’m already happy that you came to see me. Thank you.”

“Yes, it’s just a minor injury. You should focus on your own matters.” Doris pressed her lips together, remaining silent as if she were merely an outsider watching him put on a performance.

“I’ll be off then.” Ryan turned to leave.

“Mr. Watson, it’s almost six o’clock. You haven’t eaten yet, have you? Why don’t Doris take you out for dinner?” Jimmy suggested after checking the time.

“Yes, we can’t have you going back on an empty stomach,” Peyton added, and then turned to Doris. “Doris, take good care of Mr. Watson.”

Doris was unwilling, but since Peyton had spoken, she couldn’t bring herself to refuse.

Ryan knew full well that Doris didn’t want to be alone with him, but he had no intention of letting her have her way.

“Thank you, Doris.” The way Ryan said her name sent goosebumps down her arms.

Doris and Ryan left the inpatient building together, only for her to stop in place.

“What’s wrong?” Ryan turned to look at her.

“Ryan, you can leave now,” Doris said coldly.

“I haven’t even had a bite to eat yet. How can I leave?” Ryan smirked.

“My parents aren’t around, so let’s not put on a show,” Doris said bluntly. She turned and walked away. “Goodbye. I won’t be seeing you off.”

“Doris, I have something to tell you,” Ryan called after her. “It’s about your mother.”

Doris turned back to look at him.

“Your father already told me about your mother’s condition. She refuses to undergo surgery, but I think I might have a solution,” Ryan said, his lips curled in a knowing smile.

Doris took a deep breath, keeping her voice icy. “You better have something useful to say.”

We’ll find a restaurant to

an ordinary restaurant near the hospital, not caring whether Ryan found the

Ryan had complaints. “Jeremiah has already booked a table at the restaurant across the

nothing but the best. Eating in a place like this

pick the place. I don’t have the money to pay

need to be so

1/3

88%

Chapter 86

restaurant across the street. Their private booth on the second floor had a view of

ordering, so Ryan took the initiative.

ordered happened to be her favorite

get my mom to agree to the surgery?” Doris asked impatiently. If it weren’t for Peyton’s health, she

first,” Ryan said

with her. “Ryan, I warned you

your mother’s life. I wouldn’t joke about that,” Ryan said, watching Doris closely, taking in her anxiety. “Eat your meal properly.

had no choice but to endure it and

herself to just bear with

your

“I don’t like it

Ryan said as he placed a piece of grilled

delicious the food in front of her was,

home–cooked meals–not fancy, but still delicious. Lewis would even banter and

had

He is making me angry right now, right?‘ thus thinking, Doris stabbed her fork into the

and glanced at Doris but remained

they spent half an hour finishing their meal.

wiped her mouth and lifted her eyelids slightly, clearly signaling that he could speak now.

back in his chair. “Doris, if you want the outcome you desire, you have to pay an equal

whether the result is worth it.” Doris knew this was a transaction, and it certainly wouldn’t be

so your parents don’t have to repay that one million dollars. I can also reinstate Rupert at Watson Group, even

burden will be lifted, and naturally, their mood will

That way, she can

the core issues plaguing

2/3

TU, O Mar

88%0