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.

but love seemed to change them, making them

as she leaned against the door, not entirely

days, thanks to Soren's flamboyant gestures, their

up at the lab again - his fifth visit

up with Soren's constant appearances, this

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

Brody hadn't spoken,

him ignore his rant, Brody slammed his stuff on the lab bench, "I'm done! Sick of you lovebirds! You're

"I can take care

of it, leaving Anna no choice but to let him

Percival remarked as he chopped 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 least they're keeping things in perspective, balancing

rushed over to Vivienne, "Mommy, when can we go see

She needs her rest," Vivienne gently corrected Juliette's seating position.

hadn't mentioned any updates, wondering if he had made any moves toward

exchanged looks, deciding to let the

it happens," Vivienne playfully scolded

at her daughter's

came downstairs, joining the cheerful

breakfast, Vivienne suggested, "The weather's nice. How about a trip? We

was palpable,

suggestion delighted Juliette most, offering a break from her

thought, Vivienne smirked, "You can play during the day, but

to be done at night. Your dad and I will

en

smile froze, disbelief written all over her face, "But mommy, I