One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 100

Matteo saw the tears in Sofia’s eyes and Chloe distressed face. Without hearing the full story, he immediately

scolded Laura “Laura, do you just have to stir up trouble every day? Will you not be happy until the whole house

is in chaos?”

“Matteo, don’t you know what kind of person your mother is? You hear just one side of the story and assI'm

the troublemaker?” Laura pointed to her face, which was already red and swollen. “Do you think | hit myself?”

Matteo glanced at the five-fingered mark on Laura's face, but before he could speak, Sofia had already defended

herself, “Son, she pushedfirst. Look at my wrist, she grabbed it so hard it turned red.

“If it weren't for Chloe catching me, | might have fallen. And Chloe is pregnant-what if something happened to

her? What would you do then?”

Sofia raised her hand, revealing a faint red mark on her wrist.

Laura had been too angry at the tand hadn't controlled her strength, leaving Sofia with evidence against her.

“As soon as | walked in, your mom slappedacross the face and hurled nasty insults. She even tried to hit me

with a cane. All | did was grab her hand,” Laura explained.

Matteo glared at Laura. “I know my mom's words can be harsh, but she’s an elder. Can't you just let it go? You

pushed her

down and almost harmed Chloe. Did even consider that she’s pregnant? How can you be so cruel?”

“Matteo, what did you say when you pursued and married me? You said | was the gentlest, kindest woman you'd

ever met. And now you're callingcruel?” Laura let out a mocking laugh.

“I also want to say that you weren't like this before. Why have you becthis way? Instead of looking at

yourself, you always blothers. You're no longer the Laura | once knew.” Matteo felt like Laura was a stranger.

“Son, she said she’s going to start working tom row and won't stay hwasting tanymore,” Sofia quickly

tattled. “Your

grandmother is old, your sister is pregnant, and now she’s abandoning us. She’s doing this on purpose. She just

wants to make our lives miserable.”

“Laura, | married you so you could take care of my mom and this family. Chloe is pregnant and needs extra

care,” Matteo demanded.

“To you, I'm nothing more than a free maid,” Laura laughed bitterly. “You expectto take care of your family,

but what about you? Have you ever treated my family as your own?

“My mom was hospitalized twice. As her son-in-law, how many times did you visit her? When my parents were

struggling, did you ever lend a helping hand? Aside from a brief visit during New Year, you barely even

acknowledged them.

“You and your family have endless demands of me, but have you ever asked yourselves if you've done the

same? Aren't my parents also elders who deserve your respect?”

Matteo frowned, “The company keepsbusy. | don’t have time.”

“Busy? So busy that you can’t spare a single moment?” Laura saw right through him-it was just an excuse.

Ever since she failed to give birth to a son, Sofia started making things difficult for her. Matteo stopped caring

about her, let alone her family.

Sofia said, “Laura, do you think my son is like you? You married into the Webb family, so you're part

of it now.

“My son works outside, and you manage the household. Don’t you see how hard he works every day? Who do

you think he’s doing all this for? Isn't it for this family?

“And yet, you live in luxury at home, playing the role of a pampered rich wife. The company keeps him so busy

that he

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Sofia fought back. “Who cares if your family lives in luxury? | don’t care for

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want to go and work. Starting tomorrow, I'll look for a job? Laura expressed her thoughts divery to Meson

“You want to work? Do you think finding a job is that easy? You've been a stay-at-hmom for year so wold

beer you?” Matteo retorted. “There are countless fresh graduates out there, all fing tooth and to forg

“They're young, obedient, quick to learn, and willing to work hard. They're the most cont chestore employers fif

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“Do you really think you can re-enter the workforce with your outdated experience from years at The economy is

bat and layoffs are everywhere. What do you have to compete with there gradomes

“Laura, even if you were given a chance, you wouldn't find a job. Don’t think you're still the sperson you

were back then,” Matteo said, laying out the harsh reality.

Laura didn’t deny that Matteo had a point, but she refused to believe it

“If I give up without even trying, I'd lose respect for myself,” she said.

“Seems like you won't give up until you hit a wall, Matteo sneered.

“I don’t know about hitting walls, but | know what | need to do from now on, Laura said, determined not to waste

207 Cre ttrapped in this so-called home, disrespected.

Laura turned away. “I'll go cook dinner. This will be the last t| make dinner for this family.

“Laura, stop!” Matteo stepped forward and grabbed her. “Enough with the tantrums. Don’t push your luck

“Matteo, I've given you too much leeway, and that’s why you all think you can bully me.” Laura said with

unwavering determination in her eyes.

“Son, look at how she’s talking to you. You should teach her a lesson, or she’ll bullyand your sister when

you're not around,” Sofia chimed in, stirring the pot.

Matteo’s fingers slowly clenched into a fist. “Laura, stay hand do what you're supposed to do. Otherwise-

“Otherwise what? You'll hitagain?” Laura looked at his raised fist. “You'd better kill me, because | won't

change my mind.”

“Seems I've been too lenient with you,” Matteo said, ready to swing his fist at Laura.

Laura braced herself for the blow. She closed her eyes, waiting for the inevitable.