One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 121

Chapter 121

Claudia was fuming with resentment,

“Claudia, we never wanted you to leave. We always hoped you and Rupert would have a good life together,” Peyton said sincerely.

“If you really wanted that, you wouldn’t have shown up unannounced and barged into our lives, forcing your way into our home. You have no respect for boundaries. How is that helping us live a good life?” Claudia shot back.

“Your home?” Jimmy latched onto the words that displeased him the most. “Don’t forget, this house was bought by the Reed family. How much did you contribute?

“We sold our old house to pay off the debt on this one. Are you telling me that, as parents, we’re not even allowed to live in our own son’s home?”

“The property deed has my name and Rupert’s on it–not yours,” Claudia retorted.

“Claudia, you know exactly why your name is on that deed. Instead of being grateful for our generosity, you’re trying to kick us out? What kind of daughter–in–law does that?”

Jimmy couldn’t believe that the Claudia who had been all sweet and accommodating before marriage had now completely turned against them. He regretted ever putting her name on the deed.

“You forced your way into my home and expect me to just suck it up? Not happening.” Claudia was far from the soft, easygoing girl they had assumed she was.

“Claudia, we already talked to Rupert about this. He said he’d discuss it with you. We waited at the hotel for a whole week, but he never got back to us, so we came,” Peyton explained again.

“Well, if you had a hotel, why didn’t you just stay there? Why did you have to come here?” Claudia got even more irritated.

Rupert, who was in the kitchen, heard the loud argument outside. He quickly rushed out and saw Claudia standing there with her suitcase.

He stepped between Claudia and his parents, putting some distance between them. “Mom, Dad, this is my fault. I forgot to tell Claudia that you were planning to stay for a while. It’s not on her–it’s on me. I messed up.”

Rupert took all the blame, not wanting his parents to target Claudia.

“Rupert, are you seriously this scared of your wife? Are you even a man of the Reed family?” Jimmy wasn’t buying Rupert’s excuse at all.

tell–his son was

Dad, please, have a seat.” Rupert ignored his father’s criticism and grabbed Claudia’s hand. “Come with

go!” Claudia

He half–dragged, half–pulled her into the bedroom.

spoke gently. “Claudia, if you’re mad, take it out on me–I don’t mind. But can

bit. I’ll bring your dinner in when it’s

stay here. I want to leave:

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wife. You married me, so you’re staying with me. Of course, I have to stop you.” Rupert

and pushed him away. “Get off me!”

go. I’ll go make dinner.” Rupert let go of her, but his

at all. In fact, she complained, “If I had known marrying you would be such a pain, I wouldn’t have agreed

I let you go now, it’s still

“Claudia, don’t say things you don’t mean. If the wedding matters to you, I’ll start planning it right

down. “Now, get out. I need some time to

space to cool off. “Alright. Just call me

Rupert stepped out, Peyton came up to him. “Is Claudia

She hasn’t been feeling well during her pregnancy. She’s been having a tough time, and her

anything happens

“Honey, Rupert’s right. Let’s not argue with

to her. We even give her a thousand dollars

that we’re staying here for a bit, she’s turning against us? Trying to kick us out? We’re supposed to be considerate of her, but who’s being considerate of us?

drop it–for me.” Rupert didn’t want Claudia to

in front of her. Your mother

stay in your home, you don’t deserve to be our son.” Jimmy wasn’t backing down. “If you don’t believe me, call your sisters and their husbands. Let’s see what

need to get

shot Rupert a look. “I’m hungry. Is dinner ready