The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Kaitlyn blinked, slightly taken aback.

It wasn’t that she felt there was anything wrong with Vivienne not repaying the money; after all, when she had helped them, she never expected anything in return.

But now, with Vivienne so earnestly declaring her intentions, Kaitlyn couldn’t help but think Vivienne still looked down on them.

Pressing her lips together, Kaitlyn said, “I never wanted anything in return when I helped you back then.”

Vivienne glanced at her and remained silent.

Then, pulling out her smartphone, Vivienne dialed a number, “Send over three cars. I’ll text you the address.”

Hearing this, Kaitlyn’s face fell, “Ms. Hawthorn, what are you trying to do?”

Vivienne pocketed her phone. “I’m moving you to another place.”

Clutching Amelia tightly to her, Kaitlyn eyed Vivienne with hostility, “Ms. Hawthorn, I’ve done nothing to offend you. Twelve years ago, I helped you. Why are you making things difficult for me now?”

Sadie and Julian, overhearing the conversation, quickly joined her side, glaring at Vivienne defensively.

Her husband, glaring helplessly at Vivienne, could only fret.

“Making things difficult for you?” Vivienne echoed, a hint of something crossing her mind.

“Sorry, I should have been clearer. I don’t intend to repay the money; instead, I want to arrange a new place for you to live. This place is too cramped; it’s not suitable for you.”

Kaitlyn felt embarrassed, “I’m sorry, I thought you were…”

After years of being targeted by others, her mind jumped to the worst conclusion when Vivienne mentioned moving them.

in Rivenwood that I’ve never lived in. You can stay there, and once you’re

from Jasper. She had tried to refuse it, but the old man insisted, and she had no choice but to

situation, purchasing a new house would take at least a few days, and this place was unbearable for even a day longer. She couldn’t stand to see

protested, “I only helped you a little back then; I can’t accept such a

hurriedly chimed in, “Yes, young lady, we appreciate your kindness, but we’re

the principle of not accepting

them years ago,

can accept it,” Vivienne insisted seriously. “If it weren’t for your help back then, I don’t know if my mother and

repay kindness, but I really can’t take the villa, not to mention the expensive monthly maintenance

gaze sharpened, “Is someone in Rivenwood giving

the rumors Cordelia mentioned because she didn’t know Kaitlyn was her benefactor from years ago. Now, she realized Kaitlyn’s family’s current plight

person. Ms. Hawthorn, I’m grateful you remember the past and want to repay me, but I truly

it?”

people we can afford

mocking voice rang from outside, “Oh, Kaitlyn, you’ve got visitors? I’m surprised anyone would bother with your door, given how down and

color as she hurried outside. Seeing the newcomer, her face twisted with anger, “Victoria Abernathy, I’ve paid you back. What more do

to see a woman in her thirties, flanked by

kicking after selling your blood to repay me. I

in-laws turned pale. “Kaitlyn, you

hand, addressing her in-laws, “Mom, Dad, I had no choice but to sell my blood. I can’t make half a

child, half a million – how much blood would you have to sell? Are you trying to kill yourself?” Sadie burst into tears. “What did our family do to deserve this? When will the heavens look down upon us and

to rest a bit. But for the next few days, I’ll need

you, you can’t go back

crossed over her chest, looked down her nose at them. “Even in these

down. “Please leave our home. You are not welcome

nose in disgust. “I wouldn’t bother if

back, “I’ve told you, I’d rather die