The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1158

In the video, Arnold and his boyfriend were all about feeding each other bites of their meal, a sight so intimate it left no room for doubt about the nature of their relationship. Could this ever be likened to the camaraderie of, say, Batman and Robin?

Anna felt like her head was spinning. If he insisted on secrecy, couldn't he at least pretend a bit more convincingly?

Soren, relentless, fixed Anna with a stern look. "You'd do best to steer clear of someone who toys with your feelings like that. Someone who swings both ways as he does could be out there deceiving countless women just as naive as you." Great. There went Anna's peace of mind.

It seemed Soren had entirely the wrong idea, thinking she and Arnold had that sort of relationship?

Taking a deep breath, Anna tried to clarify, "No, Soren, it's not like that. I need to explain..."

But before she could continue, her phone lit up with 'Arnold' on the screen, accompanied by a rainbow and heart emoji.

Soren's mood darkened even further at the sight.

When did Arnold decide to add that touch of vanity to her contact name? Now, her chances of romance were utterly blocked.

Resigned, Anna answered the call, her voice laced with patience, "Arnold."

"Hey, you off work yet? I'm outside waiting for you."

Arnold's voice rang clear through the silent lab, with Soren catching every word.

The audacity of him showing up! Soren clenched his fists.

Anna was at a loss for words on how to explain the situation to Soren, deciding it was best to leave first and figure out the rest later.

plan is often

that thought, Anna offered Soren an apologetic smile, "Sorry,

amiss, worriedly followed

both were free today, I thought it's high time you met Anna. She works in the lab, quite the impressive and independent person." Arnold's pride in

wait to meet

Arnold called out, "Anna, over

there, in the passenger seat, was the

commendable choice; the

to chivalry, Arnold walked over to open the car door for Anna, "Sorry you have to sit in the back

less of Arnold, "You even brought

Anna freeze, realizing this was far from

Soren's unexpected

Pn

this afternoon slide, but who

didn't quite reach her eyes, reflecting the absurdity of comparing their situation to that of law enforcement, though not entirely inaccurate. Arnold couldn't help feeling targeted, wondering if Soren was trying to get

viewed Soren differently, although he had to admit, Soren paled in comparison to his

comparison, couldn't

no point wasting time here," Arnold said, attempting to lead

a flash, Soren grabbed Anna's hand, causing her

brief touch,

at Soren, unable to hear his words over the pounding in

signaled to his companion, seeing

you mean by that,

snapped back to reality, still confused about