The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1155

Anna suddenly raised her voice, startling the two men in the room.

Seeing Anna's strong reaction, Arnold instantly understood the unspoken tension between her and Soren.

Soren, on the other hand, felt a sinking feeling in his heart the moment he saw Anna's eagerness to clarify the misunderstanding. Was she that worried Arnold might misinterpret their relationship?

The title "Captain" suddenly irked Soren, even though it was what Anna should call him. He found himself increasingly agitated by it.

"Captain, huh?" Arnold sensed the tension and positioned himself between them. "If that's the case, maybe it's better to keep a distance. What if people get the wrong idea?"

Soren glanced at Arnold, his hostility evident, unaware that this only fueled Arnold's excitement.

Anna was terrified of a confrontation between Soren and Arnold. Despite Arnold's stature, he wasn't exactly known for his physical strength. A fight would undoubtedly end in Soren's favor, and how could she explain that to Arnold's parents? Interrupting their standoff, Anna asked, "Arnold, what did you need to see me about? Why did you even come up?"

"You didn't see my message about my mom inviting us over for dinner? I came to pick you up," Arnold replied.

Anna had missed the message, having fallen asleep lost in thoughts of Soren's enticing 'goodnight.'

Blushing at the memory, she found herself at a loss for words.

Soren, unaware of her turmoil, assumed her blush was from excitement about visiting Arnold's house. Deciding to leave, he said, "Well, I won't keep you. Thanks for last night; I'll handle the lab work." He left before Anna could respond, leaving her frozen in place.

you looking at? My parents are waiting, and my dad came back from abroad just for this.

felt his

hurt in Soren's eyes, prompting her urge to explain, which Arnold quickly

Arnold said, pulling Anna's hand and leading her

behind, reconciled with the thought that at least Anna wouldn't have to endure a

arriving at Arnold's, his parents greeted Anna warmly. "It's been so long, Anna. How have

Look at you, all grown up

not stand out here, come in. We can catch

house buzzed with excitement at

discuss with Anna, leaving Arnold feeling somewhat

dating anyone?" Brooke offered Anna a glass of water with

but decided against lying

to prioritize their careers." Whispering to Anna, Brooke added, "Men

smiling at

topic of dating led Brooke to sigh, a signal Arnold recognized as

"You don't give us any worries, unlike some. If only you were half as straightforward, I'd be grateful." Arnold, facing his mother's stern look, calmly responded, "I

can I not worry?!"

upset. "If you're not into girls, fine, but you won't even bring a boyfriend home. Are we not open-minded enough? You've kept us

the middle, felt the tension rise,

look, "It's always the girls who

haven't brought her over?" Anna was genuinely surprised. "Don't