The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 26

At Tranquil Estates.

When Vivienne got back, Dorian and Cordelia were just stepping through the door. Vivienne gave a shout, then asked, “Mr. Hawthorn, how’s the enrollment coming along?”

Earlier that day, Dorian and Cordelia had taken Thaddeus to sign up at the Imperial Blossom Nursery.

Dorian nodded in response. “It’s going well. Thaddeus really likes the school.” There was a hint of tiredness on his face as he sank onto the couch, looking worn out.

Vivienne sat down next to him, gave him a once–over, then asked, “What’s up?”

“Ah!” Dorian sighed, “It’s nothing, I’m used to it.”

Seeing his reluctance to spill the beans, Vivienne turned to Cordelia. “What’s going on?”

She wasn’t one to stick her nose into other people’s business, but she was quite comfortable with Dorian and his family. If she could help, she would naturally offer a hand.

But Dorian seemed to always shy away from troubling her, keeping things to himself.

“Forget him.” Cordelia rolled her eyes at Dorian, then gave him a pat. “It’s no big deal. Even if you can’t find work, I’ve got some savings. You can look for work in other cities. Beatrice might have her claws in Havenwood, but can she reach everywhere else?”

Cordelia added, “Besides, Thaddeus‘ tuition has been completely waived. What are you worried about? Don’t bring your work troubles home and ruin Vivienne’s mood.”

had just found out that day, when they went to sign up, that Imperial Blossom Nursery had waived Thaddeus‘ tuition. To them, this was like

from heaven.

Imperial Blossom Nursery, she was thrilled. But after discussing with Dorian, they realized they couldn’t afford the high tuition. So they decided to

the tuition problem solved, Dorian was still stressing over finding work, complaining all the way home about how he wouldn’t be able to support his family. It was driving her up the wall.

work because of Beatrice’s meddling. She gave a small smile, she didn’t care if Dorian had a

was looking quite down in the dumps lately because of

new messages on Facebook. She was stunned, then remembered her post asking for job leads, which she

really looking for work? How about joining our company?

Do you need a job? Come to Alliance Enterprises. I’ll give you the

you need money? Tell me your address, I’ll send

finally resting her eyes on the last one. The principal from Cloudcrest High School in Havenwood asked, “Would you like to come visit our school?”

Having read the comments, she left the app and opened a chat with a user named ‘Dawson‘ whose

don’t even know where

over. “Find a

sure your dad is well taken

long message then came from his side.

just shut off her

she put it away, Dorian’s phone rang. Not sure what the person on the other end was saying, but Dorian replied solemnly, “Understood.”

Cordelia and Vivienne, “Joseph invited us to his wife’s birthday party

they want Vivienne there? They don’t like her, why the sudden change

go! Let’s see what they’re

no reason. Perfect! She was curious

Elsewhere.

also accepted the

In the car.