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.

seat.” Rupert ignored his father’s criticism and grabbed Claudia’s hand. “Come

me go!” Claudia struggled.

was much stronger than her. He half–dragged, half–pulled

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? Also, you’re pregnant. Staying home is

rest here for a bit. I’ll bring

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

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

frowned and pushed him away. “Get off

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

all. In fact, she complained, “If I had known

haven’t even had a wedding yet. If I

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

him down. “Now, get out.

cool off.

stepped out, Peyton came up to him.

Rupert 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

child–your grandchild. If anything happens to her, we’ll never forgive

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

but good to her.

kick us out? We’re supposed to be considerate of her, but who’s

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

you have no backbone in front of her. Your mother and I

to be our son.” Jimmy wasn’t backing down. “If you don’t believe me,

that big of a deal. No need to get them involved.” Rupert wanted to avoid calling Lewis at all

shot Rupert a look. “I’m hungry. Is