One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 143

There was a knock at the office door. It was a staff member. “Doris, Laura is here.

“Okay, I’ll be right there” Doris patted Lola. “Alright, save your excitement for tomorrow night.”

Lola then realized she had been hugging Doris too tightly. She quickly let go of Doris. “Just thinking about seeing Luna in person tomorrow makes me so excited”

“I get it.” Doris rarely saw Lola like this. She said, “I’m going out. My sister’s here.”

“Go ahead.” Lola put her hands over her chest and took a deep breath. “I’ll calm down and join you in a bit.”

Doris gave her an “OK” gesture with her right hand before leaving the office. She walked toward Laura. “You’re off today. Why are you here?”

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Laura had four days off work each month. The restaurant job wasn’t too tiring, but it wasn’t easy either. Doris hoped that on her day off, Laura could take care of herself and get some real rest.

“I finished the household chores this morning. Since I have nothing to do this afternoon except pick Ari up from school, I thought I’d come by and see if there’s anything I can help with. I’m just bored at home.” Laura felt she should do something for Doris in return.

“Laura, we’ve got enough help at the shop. You don’t need to worry about it. You’re too caring. You can’t sit still for even a moment.” Doris sat Laura down and poured her a glass of water.

“Maybe it’s just a habit.” Laura held the cup in both hands, her gaze downcast and filled with sadness. “Back at the Webb family, there was always something to do every day. There was never a moment of peace.” Now, when things were quiet, she felt like something was missing.

“Laura, now that you’re away from the Webb family, don’t dwell on the bad things and people from the past. The most important thing now is to live your own life the way you want. No one can stop you.” Doris reached out and grabbed Laura’s wrist, her eyes shining.

Doris was so grateful that her sister had crawled out of the hell that was the Webb family and had a whole new life. It took a lot of courage, and Doris admired her sister for it.

“Mm.” Laura squeezed Doris’s hand in return. Doris was her biggest support and strength.

need to tell you. It’s about Mom and Dad.” “What happened? Are they causing you trouble again?”

like the locks on Rupert’s door were changed. They can’t

went to pick them up and put them up at the nearby Azure Hotel for now. But that’s not a long- term solution. I called Rupert. He’s

asked, clearly surprised. “Who did

speak. Even though she had her suspicions, she didn’t

Claudia? Didn’t she

to her parents‘

coincidence,” Laura said with a slight smirk. “If they didn’t plan

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“Let’s wait until Rupert gets back and clear things up.”

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and effort, but when have they ever thought of you and me? They’ve said Rupert is their only son, and

to show our respect. But if Rupert ignores

anymore. You and Lewis have started your own home. That’s your shared home now. You can’t make decisions on

you guys long–term isn’t a wise choice. Doris, knowing how our parents are, even

you, and they’ll just think it’s their right. If you’re foolish enough to take on this responsibility, and I mean this seriously, it could ruin your marriage with Lewis. I’m not

this long speech because she didn’t want Doris to feel soft–hearted and take it all on herself without getting

time,” Doris said firmly. “Even if Lewis agrees, I

smile appearing on her lips. Just then, Doris’s phone rang. Rupert’s name was flashing

screen.

the call, “Hello.”

still a little scared

him, letting him do whatever he wanted. Laura was always

him get away with things and would even go against him. Now that Doris was married