One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 108

“I love them! I’ve never gotten so many new toys before,” Arianna said, her eyes glistening. “Thank you, Lewis.”

“No worries. As long as you like them, I’m happy,” Lewis said, glancing at Laura,

He set Arianna down and ruffled her hair. “I’ll go change and be right back.”

Lewis went to the bedroom. Soon, he returned, wearing a loose white long–sleeved T–shirt and gray sweatpants, looking casual and relaxed, though his sharp eyes still carried the air of a born leader.

Laura and Arianna sat on one side of the table, with an empty seat next to Doris.

Doris glanced at Lewis as he walked over.

He sat down naturally beside her.

“Let’s eat,” Lewis said, knowing they had been waiting for him. “You don’t have to wait for me next time. Don’t let Ari go hungry.”

Doris turned to Arianna. “Ari, what would you like? Let me help you.”

Arianna looked at Lewis, her big eyes filled with expectation. “Can Lewis serve me some steamed egg with minced meat?”

Laura and Doris exchanged glances.

Before Laura could intervene, Lewis had already picked up Arianna’s bowl. “Sure, I’ll help you.”

He scooped some steamed egg and minced meat into her bowl and placed it gently in front of her. “Eat well so that you’ll stay healthy.”

Lewis smiled slightly, his handsome features softening with a hint of indulgence.

“I will, and then I’ll grow up fast so I can protect Mommy,” Arianna said, turning to Laura with a serious expression. “Mommy, I will protect you.”

Laura’s eyes welled up with tears. She felt touched by Arianna’s words.

“Okay, I’ll wait for you to grow up and protect me,” Laura said, smiling warmly.

Doris, however, felt a bit “jealous.” She asked Arianna, “Why do you want Lewis to help you? Do you not like Doris anymore?”

“I like Doris, and I like Lewis,” Arianna said, her bright eyes dimming slightly. “Grandma and Daddy don’t like me because I’m a girl, but Lewis doesn’t mind. He bought me so many toys, more than Daddy ever did. If only Lewis were my daddy-”

again as she

apologetically at Lewis. “Lewis, Ari’s just a

your fault. Their hating you isn’t your fault either. Look, Mommy, Doris, and Lewis all love

normal for some

are.

nothing wrong with Barbie dolls or action figures. It’s just that everyone has

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Chapter 108

Arianna nodded thoughtfully.

ever explained

food gets cold,” Lewis said,

and served Laura some beef and tomato stew. “Laura, try this. It’s really

aside her complicated emotions and began to

dinner, Lewis went to his

balcony, and went for a walk with Laura and

Laura took Arianna to

came out to get some water, and Doris was sitting in the living

and wearing a cute pink nightgown, ran over, her

handed her a slice

on the crisp,

Arianna’s hair, and then used a hairdryer to

tomorrow,” Laura said, as it

and headed

stood up. “Ari, how about Doris sleeps with you

her hands in delight.

in one

to separate the newlyweds. That would be asking

long since we’ve slept together. We can catch up,”

it. “Tell me the truth. Are

guilty. “Laura, is it

signs of their separate sleeping

setup is similar to your old one at home,” Laura said, seeing through Doris‘ attempts to hide it.

when I come home late from work, I don’t want to

That’s a big no–no for couples. Lewis is such a great guy.