One year, one love by Aurora Miller

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Chapter 138

Chapter 138

Matteo explained the situation to Sofia again.

“She really has gone too far–she doesn’t even listen to you!” Sofia’s face was even worse than before. “And you can’t even control your own wife? What a useless man! How are you supposed to manage your company? If this gets out, what will people think of you?

“Laura’s behavior, you can’t just indulge her. You have to discipline her. You need to show some strength, hit her once if she’s disobedient, hit her again if she doesn’t listen, until she behaves. Let’s see if it’s her temper or her stubbornness that will

break first.”

Sofia had always looked down on Laura. At first, she couldn’t go against her son’s love for her. But when Laura couldn’t have a son, Matteo slowly started to grow cold toward her.

Without Matteo’s support, Sofia bullying Laura became a common occurrence. She would even encourage her son, deepening the couple’s conflict. She just wanted Laura to divorce Matteo and leave the Webb family for good.

“Mom, Laura’s still holding a grudge over me kicking her out of the Webb family–that’s why she hasn’t come back,” Matteo admitted, a little regretful.

“If I had known, I wouldn’t have kicked her out. I should have just let her stay and keep being the free housekeeper. Now it’s even hard to find a housekeeper.

“She didn’t do much at home anyway, and she was disobedient. You’re being too lenient with her. I don’t think you did anything wrong by kicking her out,” Sofia defended Matteo, shifting all the blame onto Laura.

“She wouldn’t come back if Doris didn’t encourage her. Where would she get the guts to not listen to you? Don’t feel soft- don’t give her a penny. Let’s see how long she and Arianna last at Doris’s place.

“They’ll need money for food and clothes, and even if Doris doesn’t mind, her husband might. He’s just a worker; how can he afford to feed both of them on his own salary?

“Watch and see–Doris’s husband will kick them out sooner or later. And when that happens, don’t let her off easily. Make her kneel and apologize, have her sign a guarantee that she’ll obey if she wants to return to our house. Son, you’re a man- show some manly authority!”

“I know, Mom,” Matteo agreed, aligning with Sofia. “James will be back soon, right? Tonight, you two hold the fort. If anything comes up, call James. I’ll contact the agency and make sure they send a housekeeper first thing tomorrow.”

Matteo reached out to the manager at a housekeeping company they always worked with. “Mr. Lloyd, it’s Matteo. Please send a good housekeeper to my

five housekeepers. Whenever I mention your family, no one wants to take the

a family as troublesome

dollars. 1300 dollars is already a high rate.” Matteo compromised, hoping that the extra money would get someone to come. “Mr. Lloyd, we’ve known each other for a long time. I know

you know if anyone’s available,” Mr. Lloyd said. “If I

I know you’ll handle

works out, there can’t be any more mistakes. Otherwise, you’ll have to find another agency,”

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exasperated.

up and sent

disappeared. He grumbled, “A boss like him only gives 300 dollars? So stingy. No wonder no one wants

with the Webb family. The Webb family was already an unpopular client, but with the extra 300 dollars, not everyone could turn down

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first person to respond and

head. Only 300 dollars–there was no need for him to rush. He’d let Matteo wait a bit, go

Matteo sent a message: [Mr. Lloyd, please find a reliable housekeeper.]

brought Matteo a glass of water. “Matteo, have some

couple of sips. He glanced at

you going to rest?” Romany asked,

bit of work to do. You sleep first,” Matteo said, setting the cup down and resting his hand on her still–flat belly. “You’re

Matteo didn’t move,

closer, wrapped her arms around his shoulders, and kissed him, eager to continue from where they left off. Matteo, unable to resist her passion, soon found himself giving in. He lifted her and carried her to

full of affection. Matteo leaned down to kiss her again. She

he mumbled

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