The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1162

"Looks like the gentleman brought his boyfriend again," the waiter remarked with a playful tone.

The word 'boyfriend' made Arnold's heart swell with pride, and he couldn't help but smile warmly at the waiter. Seeing Arnold in a good mood, Bobby couldn't help but share the joy, "Yeah, he's really taken a liking to your place."

"Thank you for your patronage. To make up for yesterday's oversight, we've reserved a private dining room for you ahead of time. Would you like to go there now? We've introduced a new menu and would love for you to be the first to try and give us your feedback. Are you in the mood for it today?" the waiter offered enthusiastically.

Unable to resist the kind gesture, Arnold accepted the offer.

As they made their way to their private dining room, another door opened nearby. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is your reserved dining room. The menu's on the table, and we'll come to take your order in five minutes. If you need anything, just press the call button on your table," the waiter briefly explained to Soren and then tactfully exited the room.

Bobby, after instructing the waiter about their dietary preferences, raised an eyebrow at the closed door. "Two days in a row, what are the odds?"

The restaurant was known for its privacy-centric service for couples, something Soren particularly appreciated, which is why he chose it again.

Anna was surprised by the novel service concept. "Is it always like this here?"

"Yes, their approach has garnered lots of positive reviews. It's especially considerate for more introverted guests," Soren explained, handing Anna the menu. "Why don't you take a look and see if there's anything else you'd like to add?" Anna noticed that Soren had already selected all her favorites. She was touched by his attentiveness but puzzled about when he had learned about her preferences.

Noticing Anna's stunned expression, Soren was confused. "Is there something on the menu you don't like?"

Shaking her head, Anna asked, "When did you find out I liked these things?"

staff when we arrived. Turns out,

scoop, but then it dawned on her. Soren, with

considering it was a couples' restaurant, and Soren didn't seem to have a significant

found himself at a loss for words, trying to explain his familiarity with the restaurant. In reality, he had spent the previous night scouring

glanced at

a couples' restaurant. I was about to leave when I saw them, completely engrossed in each other," Soren shared, feeling more awkward than anything

meal, Arnold happened to pass by their room and peeked inside, recognizing the familiar faces before the

dining room, "Long-lasting love,

intrude and returned to his own dining

Arnold's changed mood. "Who did you run into outside?" "You're spot-on as always. Saw Soren and company," Arnold replied, his initial excitement gone.

further infuriating

And it's not like I'm some kind of monster. What could I possibly do to Soren?" After venting, Bobby handed him a glass of water, "Done? Must be exhausted. Drink some water and

took the glass

you because

sitting close to Arnold. "Besides, Anna isn't a child. She knows who cares for her and Who doesn't, better

words, Arnold decided

drama outside, enjoyed their meal in the cozy

lights dimmed and the table was set with champagne roses instead of the unnoticed small flowers, Anna

was a malfunction, only to turn around to Soren standing with a bouquet of

asked, "What