The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 17

The room fell into silence!

It took a long time for Joseph to regain his composure, and hurriedly asked, “Did you guys make a mistake? My son Andrew took the exam, not Thaddeus.”

The two teachers looked at each other, then opened the acceptance letter to check the name, and said seriously. “No mistake, Thaddeus is indeed the one who got admitted.”

After a pause, one of the teachers seemed to recall something and said, “Oh, Andrew, I remember him, he didn’t make it.”

Even though no one physically touched him, Joseph felt as if he had just been slapped across the face in public!

How painful! How embarrassing! Thaddeus was never favored in the Hawthom family, but was admitted to Imperial Blossom Nursery. What the hell?

Beatrice couldn’t hold back anymore, stood up, and asked, “Could you please double check? Thaddeus didn’t even take the exam, so how could he possibly be admitted to your school? Did you get the names mixed up?”

The two teachers, who worked at Imperial Blossom Nursery, must have had top–notch work and judgment skills. They quickly figured out what was going on and said very seriously. “Thaddeus took a special exam that the principal personally arranged for him last night. There’s no mistake with his name or the acceptance letter. Please don’t doubt our work.”

In fact, they didn’t know whether Thaddeus took the exam or not. But that was what the principal said, and the acceptance letter was personally sent by the principal. So they naturally didn’t ask any further questions

“I didn’t mean that.”

Before Beatrice could finish her sentence, the teacher asked, “Is Dorian around? Could you call him, please?”

“Why do you want that guy here? He doesn’t even live here! Joseph’s tone was quite rude

The teacher frowned but didn’t say much. Then he took out his phone and dialed the number on the list.

teacher immediately asked, “Hello, is this Dorian? We’re here

the other end, the teacher replied, “Tranquil Estates

this, Beatrice and the others were

be? How

to leave. Arabella quickly stepped forward and said,

didn’t mishear, Tranquil Estates! Why would Dorian be living in Tranquil

teacher thought for a moment, then nodded. “Okay”

the way there, Arabella still couldn’t believe that Dorian could be living in Tranquil Estates. But when

a minute later, when the door opened and she saw Dorian and Cordelia, Arabella felt like her world had collapsed. Her mind was in total chaos. It wasn’t until the teachers handed over the acceptance letter and left that

Mom, why are you living here?” Arabella

her calmly. “We rented a place here”

expect such an unusual situation to occur, and yet

became a bit sharp. “You rented? How is that

Is there a problem with that? Arabella, although we’re not your biological

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but didn’t ask her to leave either. After all, she was a child they had

around and put away the acceptance letter. Even though it was just a kindergarten, the acceptance letter from Imperial Blossom Nursery was

went back to

the house. Vivienne and Thaddeus were playing with toys on the balcony, Dorian was watching TV, and Cordelia, after tidying things up,

This was the kind of family life she had always envied. When Dorian first

sat down, speaking softly, “Dad, Thaddeus got into Imperial Blossom Nursery. I should be happy for you, but have you considered the fact that the

his cup paused, then he looked up at her and asked, “What are

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sweet and sensible act. To ensure Thaddeus‘ education is funded and stable, you should agree to the marriage with Mr. Ellington. After all, with the support