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Chapter 38
Chapter 38
Doris followed the contract to the letter, and he couldn’t find any fault.
A hint of annusement flashed in Lewis’s eyes as he watched Doris’s proud little expression. He realized that this woman was, in fact, somewhat cute.
The corner of his mouth twitched, but he couldn’t bring himself to say anything to refute her.
“Let’s go home.” Lewis took long strides and walked ahead.
Doris hurried to catch up, having to speed up her pace to keep up with him.
Back at Greenlake Hill, Lewis and Doris put the ingredients they bought into the kitchen.
Doris separated the vegetables, fruits, and meat and put them in the fridge, preparing to cook.
Just then, Peyton called, “Doris, sorry, your dad isn’t feeling well, so we won’t be coming.
“Since you’re married, just live well with him.
“Try to be as kind as your sister, take care of your husband, and be nice to your in–laws.
“Speak less, do more, and don’t give others something to gossip about.
“It’s best if you can have a son soon. A mother’s status rises with her son.
“From now on, you’re on your own, and I can’t help you much.”
Doris had already told her father about meeting Lewis’s parents for dinner today yesterday.
Jimmy immediately rejected the idea on the phone, denying Lewis as her son–in–law and rejecting her as his daughter.
Her mother comforted her, saying she would talk to her father and would respond this morning.
“I understand.” Doris had expected this outcome and wasn’t really disappointed.
Lewis came over to pour himself some water, and Doris said, “Sorry, my parents can’t make it.”
“Your dad doesn’t approve of me, what does that have to do with you?” Lewis imitated Doris’s tone from last night. “The one he likes is Ryan Watson. If you bring Ryan to meet him, he’ll be happy to see him.”
Doris was silent.
Lewis just smiled politely.
“If you’re not doing anything, don’t stand here. I need to cook.” Doris glared at him, then instructed, “If you’re free, wash the fruit and put it in the living room.”
Lewis and Doris worked together–she washed the vegetables, and he prepared the fruit.
Soon, Lewis’s phone rang. “Mom, you’re here already? Alright, I’ll come down to meet you.”
Doris’s heart fluttered. “Your parents are here so early? I haven’t even started cooking.”
It was only 9:30. How impatient could they be?
“Just relax and go with the flow.”
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Lewis went downstairs and saw his grandparents, parents, and his youngest brother, Fabio Hartman.
There weren’t too many people, or it might have overwhelmed Doris.
“Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Dad.” Lewis helped his grandfather enter.
“Lewis.” Fabio was most afraid of his stern older brother.
“Why aren’t you at school?” Lewis’s tone was serious.
“I’m sick, took the day off,” Fabio said weakly.
“As long as you didn’t die from the fever, you need to go to school,” Lewis said coldly.
“Am I really your brother? Can’t you wish me well?” Fabio complained.
“Fabio, eat lunch today, and then go to school. If you keep making excuses and don’t study, I’ll beat your ass.” Lewis threatened his brother.
“Mom, look at how mean he is!” Fabio complained to his mother, Janice.
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“Your brother’s married now, so I don’t have control over him anymore. Doris will handle him,” Janice said, relieved from
her duties.
“Then I’ll go complain to Doris later and tell her not to cook for you.” Lewis hid behind Janice.
Lewis gave Fabio a sharp look, his voice full of pressure. “I dare you.”
“Alright, Lewis, Fabio was burning yesterday, and he’s only feeling better today,” Lewis’s grandma spoke up for her little grandson.
Janice added, “We came today to meet your wife, and bringing Fabio was just to let him get to know her. Hurry up the way. Don’t waste time. I want to see Doris.”
“You’re spoiling him.” Lewis didn’t say more and led the way.
Upstairs, Lewis opened the door, and Biscuit ran up first.
Fabio hugged Biscuit and kissed him twice. “Little Biscuit, I’m here to see you.”
Lewis’s grandpa and grandma, Lewis’s dad Henry, and mom Janice all entered the house..
Janice immediately spotted Doris busy in the kitchen, and her smile grew brighter.
Doris was
Beeting the elders for the first time, so she felt a bit unsure and nervous.
and lead
Lewis greeted his grandparents and parents, directing them to sit in the living room, then gestured for Doris to join them.
Doris put down wh
she was doing and walked into the living room.
“Doris, this is my grandpa and grandma, my dad and mom, and that’s my little brother Fabio,” Lewis introduced her to
everyone.
“Hello, Grandpa, Grandma, Mr. and Mrs. Hartman.” Doris greeted them with a warm smile.
“Good to see you,” Lewis’s grandma and grandpa smiled broadly, their wrinkles deepening in joy.
“Doris, right? You and Lewis are married now, so why are you still calling us Mr. and Mrs.?” Janice teased. “Just call us by our names. I am Janice.”
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“That’s right. Don’t be so formal. Just call me Henry.” Henry fully supported his wife.
Doris looked at Lewis, and he nodded at her.
Feeling a bit shy, Doris corrected herself and said, “Janice, Henry.”
“Ah Janice was overjoyed. “I’m so happy to see you, Doris.”
“Lewis finally got married. Aren’t you going to show off to your friends?” said Henry.
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“Exactly, I used to hear everyone talk about their sons and daughters getting married, and I could never say a word. Now, my boy is married too!” Janice was in the wealthy housewife circle.
She had always been bothered by the fact that none of her sons had gotten married.
Now that Lewis was married, she could finally hold her head high in the circle.
Thinking of this, she truly felt grateful that Doris was able to tame her rebellious son.
“Doris, come over here, let us take a good look at you.” Lewis’s grandma patted the couch beside her, signaling Doris to sit next to her.
Doris sat down, right between Janice and Lewis’s grandma.
“Such a lovely young lady.” Lewis’s grandma studied Doris carefully. “Lewis has good taste.”
“Of course, all the men in the Hartman family have great taste when it comes to picking wives. They all pick the best ones,” Lewis’s grandpa said proudly, his eyes filled with affection as he looked at Lewis’s grandma.
“Old man, do you really need to praise yourself like that? Aren’t you worried Doris will laugh at you?” Lewis’s grandma shook her head helplessly.
“We’re both in our 80s now. What do we care?” Lewis’s grandpa pointed to his face.
Doris just smiled, not responding.
She admired the deep bond between Lewis’s grandma and grandpa, the kind of love that lasted a lifetime.
That genuine affection was something many longed for, and she too looked forward to it.
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