One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 99

Chapter 99

Chapter 99

Doris still went to the hospital to take care of Peyton.

Lewis dropped her off at the hospital and said before leaving. “Call me if you need anything.”

“Okay.” Doris waved at him.

She went upstairs and entered the ward.

Inside, only Peyton was there, lying on the bed with her eyes closed–she seemed to be asleep.

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Hearing someone coming, Peyton opened her eyes. At the sight of Doris, there was a look of surprise and unexpectedness in her gaze. She thought Doris was too angry to come again–after all, it was already this late.

“Doris, you… you came.” A smile surfaced on her face.

“Yep.” Doris responded with a simple sound. “Have you eaten?”

“I ate earlier. Your dad bought me food before he left.” Peyton propped herself up against the bed.

Doris nodded again.

There seemed to be no more topics between them, and the vibe grew colder.

Peyton knew that what happened today had hurt Doris and pushed her heart even further away.

“Doris, I’ve decided to go through with the surgery. I already had your dad talk to Dr. Zain.” Peyton watched Doris carefully for her reaction.

“Alright.” Doris‘ tone remained indifferent.

“Doris, please don’t be mad, okay?” Seeing Doris‘ cold response, Peyton felt a pang of sadness.

“I’m not mad,” Doris denied. “Go to sleep. I’m going to rest too.”

on the accompanying bed beside the hospital bed, pulled up the blanket, and turned her

know you’re angry. All these years, we’ve always favored Rupert,

on responsibilities that weren’t yours. But what could I do? He’s your brother, the

barely managed to get into a community college, and even then, he’s not

can still marry well. As long as

we don’t put in extra effort for Rupert, what will he do on his own? Don’t blame your brother–if

I’m sorry, Doris. I don’t expect you to forgive me, but don’t be angry at yourself. It’s bad for your health. Doris, I… I do care about

as she murmured into the

silently closed her eyes. Her raven–colored lashes trembled slightly. She bit her lip

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rolled down from the corners of her eyes, trailing down her

sleep.” Peyton lay back down

afternoon, she picked up

going to make dinner.”

obediently went

remember to come home? A furious voice suddenly

squarely on

stumbled, a burning pain spreading across her cheek. She looked in confusion at Sofia, whose face

rage.

have to hit me?”

house, yet you keep running back to your maiden family every day. I told you to take care of Chloe, but instead, you go back to care for your mother? Are you deliberately defying

unleashed a barrage

“I told you my mother was injured and hospitalized. As her daughter, of

to look after her–why do you have to play the

duty now is to take care of the Webb family and Chloe.”

and turned her gaze to Chloe, who was standing beside

scrutiny, Chloe felt uncomfortable and moved closer to Sofia.

to the Harkin family. The Harkin family should take care of her. Why should I be responsible for looking after her? I have no

daughter not having anyone to take care of her during pregnancy, you

her anger

Matteo, your father demanded a wedding gift. We gave you

family, you have to serve us, including my daughter. If you don’t want to, then return the wedding gift money and get out of the

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