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.

back from abroad just for this. You want to keep them waiting?" Arnold

felt his last

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

Arnold said, pulling Anna's

at least Anna wouldn't have to endure a

warmly. "It's

looking more beautiful than ever. Look at you, all grown up into a fine

not stand out here, come in. We can catch up over

buzzed with excitement

to discuss with Anna, leaving

college, Anna? Have you been dating anyone?" Brooke offered Anna a glass of water with a

lying to Brooke. "No,

women to prioritize their careers." Whispering to Anna, Brooke added, "Men can be unreliable. It's best to be self-sufficient before worrying about relationships.

smiling

topic of dating led Brooke to sigh, a

to escape, Brooke's words stopped him. "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,

can I not

we not

felt the tension rise, having not anticipated such

calming down, reassured Anna with a knowing look, "It's always the girls who understand.

her over?" Anna