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.

already tell–his son was completely

ignored his father’s

me go!” Claudia struggled.

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

if you’re mad, take it out on me–I don’t mind. But can you not fight with my parents? Also, you’re pregnant. Staying home is the

bring your

I don’t want to stay here. I want to leave: Don’t stop me.”

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you’re staying with me. Of course, I have to stop you.” Rupert held

frowned and pushed him away.

go make dinner.” Rupert let go of her, but his eyes were serious. “Claudia,

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

If I let you go

If the wedding matters to you, I’ll start planning it right away.”

Claudia shut him down. “Now, get out. I need

give her space to cool off. “Alright. Just call me if you need anything.”

out, Peyton came up

shook his head. “I didn’t think things through. Mom, Dad, please don’t get mad at Claudia. She hasn’t been feeling well during her pregnancy. She’s been having a tough time, and her emotions are

grandchild. If anything happens to

Rupert’s right. Let’s not argue

good to her. We even give her a

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? She’s not some damn princess. I’m not putting up with her attitude.”

me.” Rupert

because you have no backbone in front of her. Your mother and I didn’t raise you to be spineless.

be our son.” Jimmy wasn’t backing down. “If you

it’s really not that big of a deal. No need to get them

look. “I’m hungry. Is dinner ready