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.”

“Let’s go. We’ll find a restaurant to talk.”

hospital, not caring whether Ryan found the place

“Jeremiah has already booked a table at the restaurant

Eating

the place. I don’t have the money to pay for a high–end restaurant,” Doris said.

be so stubborn,” Ryan said casually. “I’ll treat you.”

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

ordering, so

he ordered happened to be

asked impatiently. If it

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

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

that,” Ryan said, watching Doris closely, taking in

but to endure it

with it until it was over.

is your

“I don’t like

a piece of grilled ribs

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

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

had no

about Lewis all of a sudden? He is making me angry right now, right?‘ thus

glanced at Doris but remained silent.

spent half an hour finishing

her mouth and lifted her eyelids slightly, clearly signaling

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

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

eyes locked 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 at Watson Group, even give you

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

mother to undergo surgery. That way, she can keep living–even just a few

core issues plaguing

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