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 near the hospital, not caring

enough, Ryan had complaints. “Jeremiah has already booked a table at

best. Eating in a place like this was unthinkable

don’t have the money

No need to be so stubborn,” Ryan said casually.

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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

so Ryan took the

he ordered happened to be her

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

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

anything but patient. She feared Ryan was playing games with her.

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

choice but to endure it and

herself to just bear with it until it

is your favorite–chicken parmesan

don’t like it

more,” Ryan said as he placed a

ate in silence. No matter how delicious the food in front of her was, she couldn’t taste

fancy, but still delicious. Lewis

when facing Ryan, she had no

all of a sudden? He is making me angry right now, right?‘ thus thinking, Doris stabbed

lifted his eyes and glanced at Doris but remained silent.

that, they spent half an

her mouth and lifted her eyelids slightly, clearly signaling that he could

outcome you desire, you have to pay an

Doris knew this was a transaction, and it certainly

repay that one million dollars. I can also reinstate Rupert at Watson Group, even

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

undergo surgery. That way, she can keep living–even just a few more years would be better

the core issues plaguing the Reed family.

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