Chapter 33 Chapter 33 Doris suddenly poked Lewiss waist with her index finger . He immediately furrowed his brow and complained , Dont be so heartless . You know my waist hurts 1 % +13 Heh , you deserve it , Doris shot back , her tone fierce , Shed felt sorry for him last night , but since today , not a single ounce of sympathy was left . She grabbed her clothes and headed to the bathroom . After changing , Doris made her way downstairs . The delicious aroma from the kitchen hit her immediately , making her stomach growl . Doris , want some waffles ? Margaret asked . If youre not in the mood , Ive also got Cream of Wheat . Just pick what you like . Waffles look great . I want to try Nadias cooking . Doris sat down next to Margaret and said , Margaret , I really meant to make you breakfast , but sorry , I overslept . Ill make it up to you next time . Its no big deal . Margaret waved it off casually . Now that you and Lewis are married , Im sure youll be eating at my place often enough . Doris remembered setting an alarm for 6 a.m. last night , but it hadnt gone off . She wondered if she had misremembered , or if someone had turned it off . If it was the latter , the prime suspect was absolutely Lewis . Yet she didnt know why he did that . Lewis walked into the dining room , hands casually shoved in his pockets , looking completely relaxed . Doris let go of her suspicions and lowered her gaze . Just then , Nadia brought the steaming waffles to the table . Doris grabbed a fork , speared a piece , drizzled some chocolate sauce over it , and took a bite . The waffles tasted indeed soft and delicious . After breakfast , it was time for Lewis and Doris to head back to work . Nadia packed some freshly baked bread for them and said , Ill bake more once youre done , and Ill send it over to you . Margaret had also packed a bunch of fresh fruits , filling up the trunk . We planted them ourselves with no pesticides . Theyre totally safe green food . Then , Margaret pulled out a card and handed it to Doris . Here , this is a little gift for your new life together . Margaret , I cant take this . Keep it for you , Doris said , trying to give it back . Listen , Ive got enough money and everything I need . This is just my blessing for you and Lewis . Take it , or Ill be sad , Margaret insisted , trying to look stern but failing miserably . Well , just take it , Doris , Lewis chimed in to persuade Doris . Finally , Doris accepted the card and replied , Thank you so much , Margaret . Margaret handed Lewis a card next with a grin . Your amount is smaller than Doriss . Im fine with that . Im not jealous , Lewis said while tucking the card into his jacket pocket . Take care of Doris . If you make her suffer , Ill break your legs , Margaret said in a serious tone . A second later , she shifted her expression to a soft smile and added , It would be great if a grandchild is coming to our family soon . Hearing that sensitive topic , Doris felt her face heat up . The morning sunlight washed over her face , warm and bright , making her flush stunningly beautiful . 1/3 10:03 Thu , 27 Feb Chapter 33 Margaret , were leaving , Doris said , ready to head out . ( 13 ) Alright , Margaret replied , opening her arms to hug both Doris and Lewis . She held them a little longer than usual , clearly reluctant to let go . Take care . Lewis and Doris got into the car and drove off . Looking through the rearview mirror , Doris saw Margaret standing in the doorway , watching them and waving goodbye . A soft , tender feeling welled up inside Doris . Her eyes stung , tears threatening to spill . Out of the corner of his eye , Lewis noticed the redness in Doriss eyes , and he comforted , Its okay . You can visit Margaret anytime you want . Doris sniffled , trying to hold back the tears . Soon , Lewis dropped Doris to her workplace . Doris changed into her work clothes at the hotel and was just about to head to the office when Leon walked in . Alright , everyone , put down what youre doing for a sec . Ive got something important to announce , Leon said , his voice cutting through the room . The whole staff in the food and beverage department gathered together , and Doris ended up standing at the far edge of the crowd . Leon continued , Its confirmed that Hartman Groups cocktail party will be held at our hotel . Make sure youre in your best state , Mr. West values the deal with Hartman Group , so not a single mistake is allowed . If anyone screws this up , youre out ! Leon shot a glance at Doris before continuing , Okay , get back to work . Just as Doris was about to turn and leave , she heard Leons voice call her name , Doris , could you come here please ? Doris hesitated for a moment but still followed him to a quieter corner . Leon didnt waste time but threatened . Doris , Hartman Groups event is super crucial . You should know what to do , huh ? If you want to keep your job , give me a reply before the event . Otherwise , you know the consequence . Doris watched Leon walk off , mentally cursing him out a dozen times . After a long day at work , Doris changed into something more casual and was just about to leave when Lola stopped her . Hey , Doris , how about we hit the shops and grab a bite ? Lola asked , her tone playful . Lola was wearing a stylish black and white floral silk shirt and long skirt with a red belt at her waist . It was super elegant , perfect for a woman in her prime . Shed also left a couple of buttons undone at the collar , showing off her smooth , fair skin . I … Doris hesitated . She had planned to cook at home after work . After all , Lewis had given her quite a bit of money . Whats with the hesitation ? I mean , sure , your face could look good in a potato sack , but its a shame to hide your body in baggy clothes . Lola glanced at Doriss white T shirt and jeans with a look of mock sympathy . Doris was the practical type , and she didnt often bother with fashion . She replied , I just bought two outfits yesterday . Come on , no woman would ever complain about having too many clothes . Honestly , think about your father whos always focused on his son . You work hard and dont spend a dime on yourself . Do you want your father to take your money and spoil your brother with it ? Doris , dont sacrifice everything for them . They wont thank you for it , and theyll probably think you owe them even more . Lola linked arms with Doris and said with a wink , Come on , at least hang out with me . I need you . 2/3 1003 thu 2 ta Chapter 88 Dorks couldnt rester Lolas invitation , so she finally gave in Alright , lets g Lola said with a grin , Dinner first , then shopping frll help with digestion / Doristexted Lewis before they left : Im going shopping with my friend after work . Youll have to handle dumer on your own tonight I When they got to the restaurant , Doris noticed Lewis hadnt replied yet , so she called him instead , It rang twice before he picked up . Whats up ? he asked , his tone business like , Did you not see my message ? Doris asked , confused . Im busy , he answered briefly , Doris felt a bit deflated , and she suddenly was at a loss for words . A few seconds passed , and Doris was about to speak again when Lewis spoke up first , Sorry , I dont check mesayes much . If its important , just call me . If I dont respond to your message , you can call me . Its more efficient Got it . Doris replied . Lewis glanced at his WhatsApp and added , I saw your message . Ive got plans tonight , wont be home for dinner , so you can go ahead and hang out with your friend Doris felt a little lighter , and the guilt in her mind earlier vanished . Lola ordered her favorite dishes . Despite being a rich girl , Lola loved simple , down to earth food and often frequented affordable restaurants . Here , Doris , cheers ! Lola clinked her soda against Doriss , flashing a mischievous grin . Cheers to a fun night ? After dinner , Lola took Doris to her favorite high end boutique . The clothes here were way too expensive for Doris , but Lola loved shopping here . As soon as they stepped into the store , they saw the staff crowding around a woman with wavy , long hair . She was wearing a champagne colored dress with a V neck and puffed sleeves , layers of soft tulle accented with gold thread and sequins , making her look like a glowing mermaid . Wilkinson , that dress is absolutely stunning on you ! one of the clerks gushed . Zoe , youll definitely be the star of the cocktail party , someone else chimed in . Hartman will be so impressed with you , another added . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!