One year, one love by Aurora Miller

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.

light, her eyes landing on his palm.

its pendant dangling right

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

if it looked the same, it wasn’t the one Lola had given her. “You really didn’t have

another look.” Lewis shook the

one?”

a long time but

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necklace around her neck, adjusted the heart–shaped pendant, and fastened the clasp behind her.

out to touch the pendant, and

night. I’m truly sorry.” Lewis lowered his noble head, admitting

his serious expression and sincere gaze, knowing that he

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

to meet his gaze. For a moment,

the pendant and slowly spoke under

an eyebrow. “What is

bit her lip. Seeing that his expression didn’t change, she continued, “But I don’t have someone I like. I lied to you. I only said that to make you agree to the divorce.”

briefly explained the reason for the

fooled.” Lewis leaned forward, placing

the air pressure

too.” She was a victim as well,

offense, I’ll let it slide this time. But don’t do it again.” Lewis mimicked

smiled with curved brows and eyes.

welcome,” Lewis smirked mischievously.

smirk was heart–melting to Doris.

said, “Mr. Hartman, you look very kissable

a kiss

Her eyes

now?‘

‘How could I be so shameless, throwing myself at him like

stammered, “I… I don’t know what came over me. I’m sorry… I… I’m

room.”

arm. But in the next second,

lesson from

Lewis “teaching her a lesson” flashed through Doris‘ mind. “I… I was wrong.”

“Too late.”

you want to

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