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.

change them, making them linger

pondered this change as she leaned against the door, not entirely

few days, thanks to Soren's flamboyant gestures,

sighed as Soren showed up at the lab again -

with Soren's constant appearances,

times are you going to show up? She's managed fine on her own

Brody hadn't spoken, continued talking

on the lab bench, "I'm done! Sick

reassure Soren, "I can take care

hear of it, leaving Anna no choice but to let

a pear into small pieces for Vivienne. "According to the team, he's been seen smiling more often, even making training sessions feel lighter." Vivienne smiled at Percival's observation, "That's good to hear. At

conversation, rushed over to Vivienne, "Mommy, when can we go see Griffin's new

days, after Griffin is through with her postpartum recovery. She needs her rest," Vivienne gently corrected Juliette's seating position. "What about your student, then?" Juliette inquired while munching on

any updates, wondering if he had made

exchanged looks, deciding to let

shouldn't worry about adult matters. They'll let us know the good news when it happens," Vivienne playfully scolded

sighed at her

breakfast, Isaiah came downstairs, joining the cheerful scene

How about a trip? We could use a break

Juliette's excitement was palpable, her

Juliette most, offering

Juliette's underlying thought, Vivienne smirked, "You can play during the day,

be done at night. Your dad and

en

all over her face, "But mommy, I thought we