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 talk.”

hospital, not caring whether Ryan found the place

booked

had been raised with nothing but the best. Eating in a place like this was unthinkable

the place. I don’t have the money to

just a meal. No need to be so stubborn,” Ryan said casually. “I’ll treat you.”

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ended up going to the upscale restaurant across the street. Their private booth on the second floor had a view of the city lights.

bother ordering, so

happened to be her favorite

surgery?” Doris asked impatiently. If it weren’t for Peyton’s health, she wouldn’t have wasted even

rush. Let’s eat first,” Ryan said leisurely, sipping his coffee.

anything but patient. She feared Ryan was playing games with her. “Ryan, I warned you not to mess with me

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

had no choice but to endure it and cat

with it until

your

didn’t move. “I don’t like

said as he placed a piece of grilled ribs onto Doris‘ plate.

Doris lowered her head and ate in silence. No matter how delicious the food in front of her was, she

meals–not fancy,

had no appetite

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

and glanced at Doris but remained

like that, they spent half an hour finishing their

mouth and lifted her eyelids slightly, clearly signaling that he

to pay an equal price. The question is- are

worth it.” Doris knew this was a transaction, and it

face. “I can make it so your parents don’t have to repay that one million

won’t have to worry anymore. The burden will be lifted, and naturally, their mood will improve. You know they’ve

way, she can keep living–even just a few more

core issues plaguing the Reed

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