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.”

that Imperial Blossom Nursery had waived Thaddeus‘ tuition. To them, this was like

from heaven.

afford the high tuition. So they decided to send Thaddeus to a regular kindergarten. They went to Imperial Blossom Nursery to explain, only to be told that Thaddeus‘ tuition was waived. This was cause for celebration.

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

got it, Dorian was having a hard time finding work because of Beatrice’s meddling. She gave a small smile, she didn’t care if Dorian had a job or not, she was

forties and was looking quite down in the dumps

on Facebook. She was stunned, then remembered her post asking for job leads, which she hadn’t

How

Enterprises. I’ll give you the

you need money? Tell me your address, I’ll send you a cool 10

comments, finally resting her eyes on the last one. The principal from Cloudcrest High School in Havenwood

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

replied almost instantly, “Oh no! Mystic Mistress, you don’t even know where

so she sent Dorian’s resume over. “Find a spot for him.” After a

sure your dad is well taken care of…”

then came from his side.

just shut off

Not sure what the person on the other end was saying,

up Dorian looked at Cordelia and Vivienne, “Joseph invited us to his wife’s birthday party

don’t

go!

Hawthorn Mansion wouldn’t invite them for no reason. Perfect! She was

Elsewhere.

also accepted the invitation.

In the car.