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.

our shop sometime! Drinks and desserts

try them,” Doris added. “I’ll even treat you to a

that! I’ll definitely visit.” Kersin laughed.

Greenlake Hill. The

her company–it would’ve been much harder managing

to thank me.” Lola tilted her head slightly, gazing

the house by your sister–in–law today, standing there all pitiful, I couldn’t feel a shred

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I think they

you back then? Bet the moment

I could be as generous as you, I’d still be

they realize just how horribly wrong they were. “Doris,

Doris‘ parents, and no one

curved into a smile, “Lola, I get where you’re coming from. The truth is, I can’t be that generous either. I’ve held

me, I’d ignore them completely. But after

that was all that mattered. Her health isn’t what it used to be.

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

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

reached out and patted her shoulder. “Doris, you’re genuinely

are you.” Doris‘ eyes sparkled like stars.

good people.”

two of them shared a knowing

by the greenery, watching

was about to turn around, a deep, familiar voice broke through the quiet night, making the moment feel even more

Lewis said, “Doris.”

Lewis, returning from his

the streetlight, the warm yellow light stretching his shadow long. His sharp features stood out even more in the night, as if

“Have

you

Doris asked

at home today.”

he had nothing to do to visit Springwood Manor and have dinner with his grandparents. But the one who got