One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 104

Laura was burning with anxiety to see Arianna.

Doris hailed a taxi and accompanied Laura all the way, holding her cold hand in the car.

“Laura, it’s going to be okay. Doris comforted Laura.

This was a difficult time in Laura’s life, and what she needed was the strength and support of her family.

“Yeah.” Laura lowered her head, tears welling up in her eyes, as she tried hard not to cry.

She forced a smile, not wanting Doris to worry about her.

Doris pulled Laura close, letting her lean on her shoulder. “Laura, you don’t have to pretend or be strong in front of me.”

Laura closed her eyes and nodded on Doris‘ shoulder.

They soon arrived at the Webb family’s house in Tanglewood Oaks.

Doris went up to knock on the door. After a while, a middle–aged, slightly plump woman opened the door.

She looked suspiciously at Doris and Laura. “Who are you?”

“Who are you?” Doris hadn’t seen this woman before and thought they might have the wrong house, but she checked the house number and it was correct; it was the Webb family’s house.

“I’m the nanny. Who are you looking for?” The middle–aged woman glanced at them again.

Laura had been kicked out of the Webb family last night, and they had already hired a new nanny this morning. The efficiency was impressive.

“I’m looking for Arianna,” Laura said.

“Why are adults looking for a child?” The nanny was on guard, as if the Reed sisters were bad people.

“I’m Matteo’s wife, and Ari is my daughter. Can you let me in? I want to see Ari,” Laura pleaded.

“What’s

“Laura.”

your name?”

nanny looked troubled and

“Why?” Doris retorted.

not to let anyone named Laura in,” the

furious. “Why can’t my sister see her own daughter? What law says a mother can’t see

owner’s decision. I’m just an employee; I can’t make decisions. Please leave and don’t make

it, Doris. Don’t make it hard for her.” Laura, who had been in a tough spot with

awful. I can’t stand this.” Doris felt indignant for Laura. “I won’t make it hard for her, but

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going to

voice and shouted into the house. “Ari, can

a scene to force the Welty family to come

annoyed and with a dark

when she saw Doris and Laura and said arrogantly, “What’s all this noise? You

her see her own daughter before she’s even divorced is much worse. We’re just small potatoes compared to you. Doris coldly mocked Sofia, her eyes sharp.

provoked, disliked Doris even more. “Your sister didn’t want this family, we’re

were you forcing her to give up? Don’t you know in your heart?” Doris stood up for Laura. “You’ve never respected her since

she gave birth to Ari, you favored boys over girls and never gave her a good day, letting her be

respectful to you as her mother–in–law, not arguing, but I, Doris, don’t have such a good temper. If anyone bullies my

a good joke.” Sofia looked down on the Reed family, thinking they were no match

Doris said firmly, stating her purpose. “We

pale face. “Our Ari won’t

cutting

hand and replied boldly, “Whether my sister is

Arianna out; the child

scared, aren’t you?” asked Doris.

be bothered with you. Close the door,” Sofia ordered the

nanny.

to hold the door open. “I won’t leave until I see Ari.”

n

out from the crack of the door.

trembled, her eyes red, looking as pitiful as a lost

filled with tears the