One year, one love by Aurora Miller

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Chapter 109

Doris sat on the sofa and patted the cushions. “I’ll sleep here.”

She thought, ‘What? Does he really think I’d go sleep in his room?”

The last time Laura stayed over, it wasn’t her idea to sleep with Lewis.

“Good choice.” Lewis raised an eyebrow.

He went to the kitchen, grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge, and took a few sips.

He walked back to the living room, where Doris was focused on the TV, eating fruit. “I’m going to bed. Goodnight.”

Doris nodded without looking at him. Once Lewis was gone, she flopped onto the sofa like a deflated fish.

The house was quiet, with only the sound of the TV filling the living room.

Doris watched TV alone, losing track of time. She didn’t even notice when Laura appeared.

Laura stood between Doris and the TV. “Doris, it’s 10 PM. Why aren’t you going to bed?”

“I’m not tired. I want to watch a bit more,” Doris said, hugging her knees.

“You’re not planning to sleep on the sofa, are you?” Laura sat beside her, speaking earnestly. “Doris, whatever issues you and Lewis have, newlyweds shouldn’t sleep apart. Men can be turned on if you just act cute.”

“We don’t have any issues,” Doris said, so there was no need to act cute.

“Get up.” Laura turned off the TV. “Come with me.”

Doris‘ eyes lit up. It seemed Laura couldn’t bear to let her sleep on the sofa.

Doris‘ heart leapt with joy.

Laura took her hand and led her to the bedroom door, where she knocked.

“Laura, why are you knocking? You’ll wake Ari,” Doris whispered.

As soon as she finished speaking, the door opened, and Lewis stood there.

“Laura, what are you doing?” Doris tried to pull her hand free.

“Lewis, I’ve brought your wife back. You two have a good night. I won’t disturb you,” Laura said, giving Doris a gentle push.

was pushed into Lewis‘ arms by Laura,

masculine scent filled her nostrils, and Doris, as if

like

“Sis-”

won’t help. Go to bed,” Laura

choice but to say, “Goodnight, Laura.”

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resting on Doris‘ slender waist. “I’ll take good care of her.”

in satisfaction and waved

closed the door. He let go of her hand and walked over to

“My sister guessed that we’ve been sleeping in separate rooms, so…”

having a

widened. She thought, ‘Why did he

denied, “Don’t worry, I

thought, ‘Even if she did, did she think it would be that

wouldn’t believe her, Doris glanced around and pointed to a chaise lounge. “I’ll sleep there.”

was about to lie

grabbed her, and the unprepared Doris nearly fell into

placing a hand on his shoulder.

wrong?” Doris

said, holding her wrist and leading her to the bathroom door. He opened it

your room. I… I don’t have anything

a new toothbrush and towel from the drawer under the sink and

Doris threw another

get them from your room,” Lewis said.

she and Ari are already asleep. I don’t want to wake them.” Doris‘

seemed to be the only feasible solution.

the bathroom, opened the wardrobe, and took out

there waiting for

demeanor, and then handed her the T–shirt. “Hurry up and get ready. I like it quiet.”

locked the bathroom door. She turned on the shower and began

the shower gel on the shelf–blue, labeled “mint sea salt.” The brand seemed

toiletries, all from the same brand. She thought, ‘This man really knows how to waste

T–shirt, which,

skin, and the blue veins beneath her skin were visible under the light. Her long, slender legs were smooth

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