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.

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

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

a few days, thanks to Soren's flamboyant

at the lab again - his fifth

constant appearances,

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

if Brody hadn't spoken, continued

lab bench, "I'm done! Sick

"I can

hear of it, leaving Anna no choice but to let him fuss

for Vivienne. "According to the team, he's been seen smiling more often,

"Mommy, when can we go see

position. "What about your student, then?" Juliette inquired while munching on the pear Percival offered,

wondering if he had made

exchanged looks, deciding to let the

let us know the good news when it happens," Vivienne playfully scolded

sighed at her

finished breakfast, Isaiah came

weather's nice. How about a trip? We could use a break from being

palpable, her

offering a

Vivienne smirked, "You can play during

done at night. Your dad and I will

en

disbelief written all over her face, "But mommy,