The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1163

Arnold had just finished his cheeseburger and was about to leave with Bobby when the door of the adjacent booth swung open.

A cascade of vibrant roses burst into view, and a moment later, Anna emerged, followed by Soren clutching the very thing they had brought with them.

Arnold's jaw dropped. Were they a thing now?!

Anna hadn't expected to bump into Arnold and Bobby here. The encounter was inevitably a bit awkward.

Arnold, who had just managed to suppress his anger, felt it boiling up again. He sarcastically remarked at Soren, "Wow, Soren, quite the move, eh? Couldn't catch a cheater here yesterday, so you brought Anna over for dinner today?" Soren turned to Anna with a smile, lifting their intertwined hands for the others to see, "Yeah, just taking my girlfriend out for a meal."

Bobby had anticipated this outcome, and though Arnold had braced himself for the worst upon seeing the roses, hearing it from Soren was unbearable.

Just as Arnold was about to hurl another sarcastic comment, he noticed how intently Anna was staring at their joined hands and changed his tune.

"If you dare make Anna sad, you'll have me to deal with!" Arnold raised his fist.

Bobby gave Soren a polite smile from behind Arnold.

"I won't let Anna down," Soren confidently assured, warming Anna's heart.

Arnold had no interest in watching their PDA - or rather, Soren's solo display of affection. He dragged Bobby away.

Soren walked Anna to her apartment complex, even taking a leisurely stroll along the street before reaching her place.

"Thanks for walking me home. You should get some rest," Anna waved goodbye to Soren.

"Will do. You too," Soren watched her until she disappeared upstairs.

awkward type before, but love seemed to change them, making them linger on a walk that could be a short drive. Does falling in love truly make

the door, not entirely

days, thanks to Soren's flamboyant gestures, their relationship was common

Soren showed up at the lab again - his fifth visit of

was fed up with Soren's constant appearances,

She's managed fine on her own before, what's the rush?" Brody's annoyance

hadn't spoken, continued talking

ignore his rant, Brody slammed his stuff on the lab bench, "I'm done! Sick

tried to reassure Soren, "I can take care of

Soren wouldn't hear of it, leaving Anna no choice but to let him fuss over

more often, even making training sessions feel lighter."

Vivienne, "Mommy, when can we go see Griffin's

recovery. She needs her rest," Vivienne gently corrected Juliette's seating position. "What about your student, then?" Juliette inquired while munching on the

Logan hadn't mentioned any updates, wondering if he

and Vivienne exchanged looks, deciding

Vivienne playfully scolded Juliette, who pouted in response. "Does that mean there's no good news?"

at her daughter's

Isaiah came downstairs,

"The weather's nice. How about a trip? We could use

excitement was palpable, her

offering a break

"You can play during the day,

done at night. Your

en

over her face, "But