One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 88

“A wife in name only, with no real feelings involved, Lewis said indifferently.

“Tak, that’s a pretty cruel thing to say,” Ivan dramatically pressed a hand to his heart, his face full of exaggerated emotion

Lewis looked at his over–the–top performance in silence. “Being a lawyer is a waste of your talent. You should consider acting -winning Best Actor would be a piece of cake

Ivan exposed Lewis pretense. “When Doris got into that car accident last time, who was the one who panicked like crazy?

“Which eye of yours saw me panic?” Lewis lied without blinking.

“Both Ivan held up two fingers in front of his eyes.

“Then you should go see an ophthalmologist,” Lewis said seriously. ‘I can have Danis book you an appointment at the hospital.”

“Oh, thanks so much,” Ivan replied sarcastically.

You’re welcome,” Lewis responded naturally.

Then, in the next second, Ivan turned serious and analyzed. “Just because there are no feelings now doesn’t mean there never will be. Doris may have come from an ordinary background, but she was born with a mesmerizing face.

“Staring at that face every day–there’s no guarantee you won’t fall for her.”

“If not for Grandma liking her, I wouldn’t have spared her a glance, let alone married her.” Lewis was stubborn to the core.

Ivan raised an eyebrow, thinking, ‘Oh? Playing hard to get now?‘

“Fine, remember what you just said.” Ivan thought life was unpredictable–he was looking forward to the day Lewis ate his own words. “With that attitude, you might as well let Doris go back to Ryan.”

“Him? She’s mine alone now.” Lewis let out a cold laugh.

Ivan was speechless.

Chris had been listening to their banter and only spoke once they were done, “If you don’t like her, why not just divorce her and set her free? Let the poor girl find her own happiness.”

He had brought up this topic before when he sensed something was off with Lewis. But back then, Lewis hadn’t responded- he had simply hung up the phone.

“A year later, we’ll go our separate ways.” Lewis took a sip of coffee.

“A year? That’s blocking a whole year’s worth of suitors for her. Be careful–karma might bite back,” Chris said, watching him with interest.

place. The contract is signed–I can’t go back on my word,” Lewis said calmly. “If

Ivan exchanged a knowing glance. Neither

and the three of them began their meal, of course, with

spoke very little,

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contacted me for days–not even asking why I haven’t returned to Riverside Estates. She truly doesn’t care at all. Since she isn’t reaching mit to me, me neither. Fine. Let’s just keep up this cold war–we who gives in first.

Chris could also tell he

drink yourself into oblivion. Ivan parched down

a bowl and placed it in front

it in.

“Something must’ve gone

in their marriage?” Ivan frowned, “Didn’t you say you know one of Doris‘ best friends? Find a chance to ask.”

tomorrow.” Chris nodded, accepting the mission.

down the bowl with a thud and gave them both a cold stare. “You guys

“I’m

private restaurant. Hank, waiting outside, opened the car door for him. Lewis bent down and got in.

drove toward

a document there,” Lewis instructed

then did Hank change course

Rolls–Royce pulled up in front of the apartment building.

dark. He thought, ‘It’s only eight o’clock. There’s no way she

neither speaking nor getting out.

his elbow up and rested his fingers against his forehead.

hour passed before Hank finally reminded him, “Mr. Hartman, didn’t you

open his eyes, push the door open, and step out of the car.

by the shoe cabinet. The apartment was eerily quiet, as

stopped in

raised his hand, intending to knock, but hesitated. Instead, he turned and went to the study, casually grabbing

the entryway, he suddenly turned back and knocked

doorknob, he twisted it open and switched on the light. The room

apartment,

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