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.

gaze was drawn to the light, her eyes

from his middle finger, its pendant dangling right in front of

took a closer look–it was identical to

you buy this?” Even if it looked the same, it wasn’t the one Lola had given her. “You really

another look.” Lewis shook

my original one?” Doris was surprised.

for it for a long time but never found it, feeling both disappointed

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

out to touch the pendant, and the knot

that night. I’m truly sorry.” Lewis lowered his noble

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

apology. I’ll forgive you this time, but

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

the pendant and slowly spoke under his deep gaze. “There’s something I need to tell you.”

an eyebrow.

true.” Doris bit her lip. Seeing that his expression didn’t change, she continued, “But I don’t have someone I like. I lied to

briefly explained the reason for the

got fooled.” Lewis leaned forward, placing his hand

air pressure around her

a victim as well, okay? “Can we

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

with curved brows and

welcome,” Lewis smirked

smirk was heart–melting to

look very kissable

a kiss onto his

Her eyes

now?‘

could I be so shameless, throwing myself at him

away and stammered, “I… I don’t know what came over me. I’m sorry… I… I’m going back to

room.”

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

your lesson from last time.” Lewis narrowed his eyes dangerously.

lesson” flashed through Doris‘ mind.

“Too late.”

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