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.”

walked past Ryan. “Let’s go. We’ll find a restaurant

randomly picked an ordinary restaurant near the hospital, not

“Jeremiah has already booked a table at the restaurant across

Eating in a place like this

the one inviting, I get to pick the place. I don’t have

be so

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the street. Their private booth on

didn’t bother ordering, so

happened to be her favorite dishes.

asked impatiently. If it weren’t for Peyton’s health, she wouldn’t

Ryan said leisurely, sipping his

patient. She feared Ryan was playing games with her. “Ryan, I warned you not

closely, taking in her

endure it and cat with

just bear with

is your

didn’t move. “I don’t

he placed a piece of grilled ribs onto Doris‘

matter how delicious the

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

she had

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

his eyes and glanced

half an hour finishing their meal.

eyelids slightly, clearly signaling

his chair. “Doris, if you want the outcome you desire, you have to pay an equal price. The question is-

Doris knew this was a transaction, and it certainly wouldn’t be anything good.

onto Doris‘ expressionless face. “I can make it so your parents don’t have to repay that one million dollars. I can also reinstate Rupert

anymore. The burden will be lifted, and naturally, their mood will improve. You know they’ve always liked me. They

I can convince your mother to undergo surgery. That way, she can keep living–even just a few more years would

core issues plaguing

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