The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 25

At the Hawthorn’s residence.

Arabella just got home from school, in a great mood. As soon as she walked in, she ran up to Beatrice, handed her the test paper, and said, “Granny, I got my mock exam results. I ranked sixth in my grade and twentieth citywide. My teacher said I might be able to apply to Prospera University.”

“Really?” Beatrice took the test paper and looked at the score, her face lighting up, “Awesome! We’re finally going to have the first Prospera University student in our family.”

Arabella smiled and said, “I’ll work even harder. I hope to be the top student in Havenwood.”

“Good! That’s my granddaughter, you should have this spirit!” Beatrice said happily.

Right then, the maid walked over and said, “Ma’am, Percival and Leopold are here.”

Beatrice’s face changed, “They must be here for tomorrow’s engagement, but we haven’t sorted out Vivienne’s problem yet.”

Arabella pursed her lips and whispered, “Granny, don’t worry yet. The engagement is tomorrow, right? We still have a chance tonight at Octavia’s birthday.” “That’s correct.” Beatrice adjusted her expression and said to the maid, “Let them in.”

In a bit, the maid led Percival and his party in. Percival was still in his wheelchair, pushed by Thomas. Leopold, a rich kid, was standing casually to one side.

Beatrice glanced at them with a flash of disdain in her eyes, but she plastered on a smile. “Mr. Ellington, what brings you here today?”

“I came specifically today to thank Miss Arabella for saving my sister’s life.” Percival’s tone was softer than usual.

Beatrice and Arabella both blinked, sharing a puzzled look. Beatrice wisely remained silent. Arabella didn’t speak either. Her lips were tightly closed as if she was contemplating something.

Then it dawned on Arabella. He was talking about the girl at the mall entrance, Percival’s sister. But Isolde’s condition was severe. Could it be that Vivienne accidentally cured her?

brought out the prepared gifts. “We heard Miss Arabella is studying

finish, Arabella’s eyes lit

couldn’t buy, and they were extremely rare. Who

It must have been Percival’s grandpa who was

check to Arabella. “If you need anything else, let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.”

dumbstruck. It took her a while to recover, then she smiled and said, “Dr. William always teaches me that doctors should have a heart of kindness. Treating patients

finish speaking, Beatrice suddenly stood up and shouted at her,

doing? This was a check for five million! This was

head and gave Beatrice a reassuring look. Although Beatrice wasn’t satisfied, she didn’t say anything more.

so we

lifting in a smirk. “The Ellington family

appearing content. “Mr. Ellington, there’s no

said to Beatrice, “Speaking of which, my engagement party with Ms. Vivienne has been

Arabella’s smile froze. What did he mean? Did Percival think she was awesome since she cured Isolde, so he didn’t want to marry Vivienne and wanted to marry her

use these ten days to woo her? What

to suddenly postpone the engagement and asked anxiously, “Why?”

matters that need

explanation, Arabella became more anxious. Percival must have not wanted to marry Vivienne anymore. That was why he was making

excuses.

Should she tell Percival that

those

didn’t know she was only an auxiliary student and what she

the end. She needed the herbs! Percival had to marry

“But…”