One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 90

Lewis unfadened his seatbeh and stepped out of the caY

As he walked upstairs and opened the door, the delicious aroma of food greeted him

He hadn’t had Doris‘ cooking in days and instantly felt a wave of nostalgia.

Lately, he had been eating meals prepared by top cheft–meals he once thought were delicious. But now, they always seemed to lack something. He no longer found them appetizing.

The aroma in the air stirred his senses. He hadn’t felt hungry before, but now his stormach was growling.

He changed into slippers, walked into the living room, took off his suit jacket, and draped it over the back of the sofa before heading to the kitchen.

Doris had just placed the last dish on the table when she turned around and saw Lewis. ‘You’re here.”

“Yeah,” Lewis responded.

“Wash your hands and come cat,” Doris said with a gentle smile.

Lewis unfastened his cufflinks and rolled up his sleeves, revealing his lean, muscular forearms.

He turned on the faucet to wash his hands. His fingers were well–proportioned. Not only was he handsome, but even his hands were a work of art.

After washing his hands and drying them, Lewis took a seat at the dining table.

Doris was already seated, and the dishes had been served.

She picked up a bowl of soup and placed it in front of Lewis. “Have some soup before you eat.”

Lewis didn’t immediately move. His deep eyes lingered on Doris, who sat across from him. That was when he noticed- Doris had deliberately dressed up today.

Her lightly made–up face appeared luminous and delicate. Her dark brows arched gracefully, her lips were tinged with a soft cherry hue, and her eyes shimmered like rippling lake water.

She had styled her long hair into an elegant updo, secured with a simple yet refined antique hairpin. Not a single strand was out of place.

She was in a white dress with delicate green floral patterns, exuding a fresh and natural charm.

Doris usually didn’t care much for dressing up, prioritizing comfort over style. But she always looked clean and put- together. Tonight, however, her effort was evident–subtle yet breathtaking. Her beauty wasn’t dazzling or flamboyant; it was like a soft rain that quietly seeped into one’s heart.

Not only had she carefully dressed up, but she had also prepared such a lavish dinner.

The corners of Lewis‘ lips curled slightly, his expression calm, though amusement flickered in his eyes.

inner turmoil. “Is today a special occasion? Why so much food

Doris shook her head. “We haven’t had a meal together in a while. I just wanted to sit down and have a proper dinner with

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a sip of the soup. Didn’t you say you

first and talk later” Doris lifted her soup bowl

didn’t press

falling into

cooking was truly delicious, and it instantly whetted Lewis‘ appetite.

tomato–braised beef was perfectly balanced between sweet

about how good it was, Lewis maintained a calm exterior, refusing to

excitement.

reaction.

thought this was the least she could do–to make it up to him in some way.

ended up eating too full, making up for the meals he had missed in the past

Doris cleaned up the table and dishes.

the dishes, and Lewis helped dry them and

tidied up, Doris washed some fruit, cut it into pieces, and brought it to the

sat in a single–seater sofa, watching her

and met his

say, “Now we can talk about the

and said, “Mr. Hartman, thank you so much for taking care of me and tolerating me all this time. From now on, I

darkness. The overhead light cast deep shadows across

that again.” His voice was

let’s get a divorce.” Doris‘

Lewis instinctively questioned.

Instead, she pulled out the divorce agreement she had prepared from under the coffee table and handed it to Lewis. “This is the divorce agreement. Take a look. If you

to the bold, glaring words

calm, yet it carried a hidden anger. “If you don’t give me

slightly, and she swallowed. She bit her lip. She didn’t want to say anything harsh,

clothes as she braced herself and said, “Because I’ve fallen for someone else. We agreed when we got married that if either of us found someone we truly loved,

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Lewis let out a mocking laugh.

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don’t need to tell you” Doris forced herself to sound firm. “Mr. Hartman, consider this my fault. If you need any compensation, as long as it’s within my ability, I’ll make it up to you. That way, we can part

the words slowly. “What a nice way to put it.”