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 completely whipped.

Rupert ignored his father’s criticism and

me go!” Claudia

He

down on the edge of the bed and spoke gently. “Claudia, if you’re mad, take it out on me–I don’t mind. But can you not fight with my parents?

for a bit. I’ll bring your

want to leave: Don’t stop me.” Claudia

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wife. You married me, so you’re staying with me. Of course,

and pushed him away. “Get off me!”

dinner.” Rupert let go of her, but his eyes

she complained, “If I had known marrying you would

a wedding yet. If I let you go now, it’s still not too

don’t mean. If the wedding matters to you, I’ll start planning it

Claudia shut him down. “Now, get

give her space to cool off. “Alright.

Peyton came up

feeling well during her pregnancy. She’s been having a tough time, and her emotions are all over the place. Try to

child–your grandchild. If anything happens

nodded in agreement. “Honey, Rupert’s right. Let’s not argue with Claudia. Just bear with

rude,” Jimmy grumbled. “Yeah, she’s pregnant, but we’ve been nothing but good to her. We even give her a thousand dollars every month to spend however she

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?

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

in front of

Jimmy wasn’t backing down. “If you

No need to get them involved.” Rupert wanted to

look. “I’m hungry. Is dinner ready yet?”