One year, one love by Aurora Miller

Chapter 86 Chapter 86 Doris stepped out and placed the vase back in its spot. “Mrs. Reed, take care and rest

well. I'll visit you again when | have time. Please take care of yourself,” Ryan said, as polite and courteous as

ever, showing no trace of the shamelessness and cruelty he had displayed before. Peyton said. “Mr. Watson, I'm

already happy that you cto see me. Thank you.” “Yes, it’s just a minor injury. You should focus on your own

matters.” Doris pressed her lips together, remaining silent as if she were merely an outsider watching him put on

a performance. “I'll be off then.” Ryan turned to leave. “Mr. Watson, it’s almost six o'clock. You haven't eaten yet,

have you? Why don’t Doris take you out for dinner?” Jimmy suggested after checking the time. “Yes, we can’t

have you going back on an empty stomach,” Peyton added, and then turned to Doris. “Doris, take good care of

Mr. Watson.” Doris was unwilling, but since Peyton had spoken, she couldn't bring herself to refuse. Ryan knew

full well that Doris didn’t want to be alone with him, but he had no intention of letting her have her way. “Thank

you, Doris.” The way Ryan said her nsent goosebumps down her arms. Doris and Ryan left the inpatient

building together, only for her to stop in place. “What’s wrong?” Ryan turned to look at her. “Ryan, you can leave

now,” Doris said coldly. “I haven't even had a bite to eat yet. How can | leave?” Ryan smirked. “My parents aren't

around, so let's not put on a show,” Doris said bluntly. She turned and walked away. “Goodbye. | won't be seeing

you off.” “Doris, | have something to tell you,” Ryan called after her. “It’s about your mother.” Doris turned back

to look at him. “Your father already toldabout your mother’s condition. She refuses to undergo surgery, but |

think | might have a solution,” Ryan said, his lips curled in a knowing smile. Doris took a deep breath, keeping

her voice icy. “You better have something useful to say.” She walked past Ryan. “Let's go. We'll find a restaurant

to talk.” Doris randomly picked an ordinary restaurant near the hospital, not caring whether Ryan found the

place acceptable. Sure enough, Ryan had complaints. “Jeremiah has already booked a table at the restaurant

across the street.” Ryan had been raised with nothing but the best. Eating in a place like this was unthinkable for

him. “Since I'm the one inviting, | get to pick the place. | don’t have the money to pay for a high-end

restaurant,” Doris said. “It’s just a meal. No need to be so stubborn,” Ryan said casually. “I'll treat you.” 1/3 88%

Chapter 86 So they ended up going to the upscale restaurant across the street. Their private booth on the

second floor had a view of the city lights. Doris didn’t bother ordering, so Ryan took the initiative. Everything he

ordered happened to be her favorite dishes. “What's your plan to get my mom to agree to the surgery?” Doris

asked impatiently. If it weren't for Peyton’s health, she wouldn't have wasted even a second of her twith

Ryan. “No rush. Let's eat first,” Ryan said leisurely, sipping his coffee. Doris was anything but patient. She feared

Ryan was playing games with her. “Ryan, | warned you not to mess with“This is about your mother’s life. |

wouldn't joke about that,” Ryan said, watching Doris closely, taking in her anxiety. “Eat your meal properly. |

guarantee | can change your mother’s mind.“, Doris had no choice but to endure it and cat with him. She told

herself to just bear with it until it was over. “This is your favorite-chicken parmesan Doris didn’t move. “I don’t

like it anym Eat more,” Ryan said as he placed a piece of grilled ribs onto Doris’ plate. Still, Doris lowered her

head and ate in silence. No matter how delicious the food in front of her was, she couldn't taste anything. At

hwith Lewis, they always ate simple home-cooked meals-not fancy, but still delicious. Lewis would even

banter and joke around. But when facing Ryan, she had no appetite at all. ‘Wait. Why am | thinking about Lewis

all of a sudden? He is makingangry right now, right?‘ thus thinking, Doris stabbed her fork into the food in

frustration. Ryan lifted his eyes and glanced at Doris but remained silent. Just like that, they spent half an hour

finishing their meal. Doris wiped her mouth and lifted her eyelids slightly, clearly signaling that he could speak

now. Ryan leaned back in his chair. “Doris, if you want the outcyou desire, you have to pay an equal price.

The question is- are you willing to pay that price for your mother?” “That depends on whether the result is worth

it.” Doris knew this was a transaction, and it certainly wouldn’t be anything good. Ryan's eyes locked onto Doris’

expressionless face. “I can make it so your parents don’t have to repay that one million dollars. | can also

reinstate Rupert at Watson Group, even give you a promotion and a raise. “That way, your parents won't have to

worry anymore. The burden will be lifted, and naturally, their mood will improve. You know they've always liked

me. They listen to whatever | say. “I'm confident | can convince your mother to undergo surgery. That way, she

can keep living-even just a few more years would be better than nothing.” These were the core issues plaguing

the Reed family. 2/3 TU, O Mar 88%0 Chapter 86 “And what price do | have to pay? Doris remained calm.

“Divorce Lewis Ryan laid out his condition. Doris was surprised, though she had long since witnessed Ryan's

shamelessness. Ryan had always believed that her sudden marriage to Lewis was a way to get back at him, so

now he wanted to destroy her marriage. Ryan opened the folder he had casually brought in and tossed a divorce

agreement in front of Doris. “Sign this, and I'll save your mother. He placed a pen on top of the document. “Ryan,

can’t you at least cup with snew tricks?” Doris glanced at the divorce papers. “Whatever. As long as it

works.” Ryan twirled a porcelain coffee cup between his fingers. “Ryan, | don’t love you anymore. Even if | get

divorced, | won't be with you,” Doris stated bluntly. “If | leave him, I'll meet someone else and marry again. Are

you going to sabotage my marriage every time? Do you find that fun?” “Whether it’s fun or not is forto

decide.” Ryan tightened his grip on the coffee cup, his eyes sharp and cold. “Even if you don’t love me, you can’t

love anyone else.” “Psycho.” Doris cursed under her breath, her chest rising and falling with anger. “I'm only like

this because of you. You forced me.” Ryan's eyes were filled with madness. Doris thought, “There’s no reasoning

with this lunatic. “I won't divorce him. You can give up now.” Doris rejected his deal. “Looks like your mother’s

life isn’t as important as a man, after all.” Ryan's fingers loosened, and the coffee cup slipped onto the table,

spilling what little liquid remained. Doris pressed her lips together. “What's so great about him that you won't

give up on him?” Ryan’s eyes burned with unwilling rage. “I love him. That's enough,” Doris said. “Seems like

you don’t really know what kind of person Lewis is,” Ryan scoffed. “He’s been lying to you all along. Do you know

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