One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 131

Chapter 131

“My sister’s fine. Stop worrying for no reason.” Doris patted Arianna’s back lightly. “She got a job and doesn’t have time to take care of Ari on weekends, so she asked me to watch her.”

“Why aren’t the Webb family taking care of their own kid? Why are they making you do it?” Jimmy chimed in. “If they’re having you do it, they should at least pay you.”

Peyton and Doris both looked at him.

“Why are you two staring at me? I’m just stating the truth. If the Webb family hired a babysitter, they’d have to pay, right?

“So, Doris, you need to make them cover this. Don’t let them take advantage of you. Besides, they have money–it’s not like they can’t afford it.” Jimmy sounded completely reasonable in his own mind.

“Dad, I’m watching my own sister’s kid, not doing a job for the Webb family.” Doris was getting annoyed.

She didn’t want to talk to them about Laura’s marriage situation.

If Peyton found out, she’d just worry more, and if Jimmy knew, he’d start lecturing Laura.

“Yeah, Doris is right. Taking care of your sister’s kid isn’t something you charge for.” Peyton turned to Jimmy. “You only ever think about money. If you’ve got the guts, go talk to the Webb family and ask them to pay up.”

“Peyton, I’m only letting this slide because you’re not in good health, but now you’re turning on me?” Jimmy grumbled. “I’m just saying it’s unfair to Laura and Doris.”

“I know whether it’s fair or not. Dad, maybe worry about yourself first.” Doris‘ last comment made Jimmy purse his lips and fall silent.

“Mom, Dad, you guys get some rest. I’m heading out.” Doris said goodbye to Peyton and Jimmy.

Lola was still waiting for her in the hotel lobby.

“Alright, take care on your way.” Peyton reminded her.

Doris carried Arianna downstairs, where Lola was chatting with a friend from Azure Hotel in the lobby.

“What are you guys talking about?” Doris asked with a smile as she walked over.

“I was trying to convince Lola to come work at our hotel,” the friend said with a sigh, “but she told me you two opened a café and dessert shop together. Losing you both is a big loss for the hotel industry, but knowing you’re making your dreams come true makes me happy for you.”

“Thanks for helping me out today.” Doris expressed her gratitude.

in, “Kersin, stop by our shop sometime! Drinks and desserts are

come try them,” Doris added. “I’ll even

hold you to that! I’ll definitely visit.” Kersin laughed.

back to Greenlake

thanks for today.” Doris was really grateful for her company–it would’ve been

head slightly, gazing at

today, standing

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I think they

Do you remember how they treated you back then? Bet the moment they ran into trouble,

could be as generous as you,

horribly wrong they were. “Doris, you’re not mad

were Doris‘ parents, and no one liked hearing bad things about

where you’re coming from. The truth is, I can’t be that generous either. I’ve held onto my

them completely. But after my major surgery,

well, that was

If it relapses, it’ll get much worse. I don’t want her to have any more setbacks, and

little biased, then so be it. I just want to fulfill my

patted her shoulder. “Doris, you’re genuinely a good person.”

so are you.” Doris‘ eyes sparkled

good

shared a knowing

stood by the greenery,

as she was about to turn around, a deep, familiar voice broke through the quiet

Lewis said, “Doris.”

returning from his

sharp features stood out even more in the night, as if countless stars were

“Have

you

asked

at home

to do to visit Springwood Manor and have