Chapter 97

Chapter 97

Doris lowered her long lashes, trying to hide the panic in her eyes,

She thought, ‘If he found out that the “person” I like is actually Lola, would he be angry? Would he think I am deceiving him?‘

But that was exactly what she had done–she had lied to him, using it as an excuse to get him to divorce her.

She hesitated, debating whether to tell him the truth.

Opening her mouth, she hesitated again before saying, “I… actually…

“It’s fine. I don’t mind that you like him.” Lewis‘ deep, magnetic voice sounded in her ear.

Doris‘ lips twitched into a bitter smile. She thought, ‘Uh… okay, this misunderstanding has really snowballed.

Lewis stood up, walked to the corner, picked up a bouquet of flowers he had bought, and handed them to Doris. “For you.”

Doris‘ eyes lit up when she saw they were sunflowers–her favorite. “How did you know I like sunflowers?”

She was sure she had never told him.

“I guessed.” Lewis‘ expression seemed to scream: [I’m just that smart.]

“Thank you.” Doris held the bouquet, her fingers brushing against the soft petals.

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This wasn’t the first time in her life she had received flowers. Ryan and her past admirers had given her plenty. But this was the first time Lewis had ever given her flowers, and it felt strangely different.

“I have something else for you.” Lewis reached into his pocket. “Close your eyes.”

Doris went confused. Still, she obediently closed her eyes, feeling a bit excited.

“One, two, three–open them now.” His deep, pleasant voice wrapped around her like silk.

Doris opened her eyes, and his strikingly handsome face was right in front of hers, hitting her with a visual shock.

She pressed herself against the back of the couch, trying to create some distance–but it was useless.

He stretched out a closed fist in front of her.

Then, he slowly opened it, revealing a small, shining object that reflected the cold gleam of metal.

to the light, her

his middle finger, its pendant dangling right in front of her.

a closer look–it was identical to the one Lola had

wasn’t the one Lola

look.” Lewis

this my original one?”

searched for it for a long time but never found it,

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Chapter 97

it on for you.” Lewis placed the necklace around her neck, adjusted the heart–shaped pendant, and fastened the clasp

the pendant, and the knot in her heart

Lewis lowered his noble

stared at his serious expression and sincere gaze, knowing that he

forgive you this time, but don’t let it happen again,” Doris said

at her, and she lifted her eyes to meet his gaze.

spoke under his

an eyebrow. “What is

didn’t change, she

the reason for the

forward, placing his hand on

pressure around her drop instantly.

too.” She was a victim as well, okay? “Can we just

this time. But don’t do it again.” Lewis mimicked her

smiled with curved brows

welcome,” Lewis

was heart–melting

Hartman, you look very kissable

pressed a kiss onto his

Her eyes

now?‘

shameless, throwing myself at him like this?

stammered, “I… I don’t know what came

room.”

to escape from under Lewis‘ arm. But in the next second, Lewis grabbed her by the collar and pulled her

lesson from

“teaching her a lesson” flashed through

“Too late.”

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