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

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

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

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

I’m the one inviting, I get to pick the place. I don’t have the money to pay for

No need to be so stubborn,”

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

ordering, so Ryan took the initiative.

he ordered happened to be

to get my mom to agree to the surgery?” Doris asked impatiently. If it weren’t for Peyton’s health, she wouldn’t have wasted even a second of her time with Ryan.

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

She feared Ryan was playing games with her. “Ryan, I

about that,” Ryan said, watching Doris closely, taking in her anxiety. “Eat your meal properly. I guarantee I can

to endure it

bear with it until it was

your

“I don’t like it

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

in silence. No matter how delicious the

Lewis, they always ate simple home–cooked meals–not fancy,

she had

angry right now, right?‘ thus thinking, Doris stabbed

and glanced at Doris but remained silent.

spent half an

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

you have to pay an equal price. The question is- are you willing to pay that price for

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

your parents don’t have to repay that one million dollars. I can

burden will be lifted, and naturally, their mood will improve. You know they’ve

That way, she can keep living–even just a

were the core issues plaguing the Reed family.

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