The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 69

Dorian was shocked. He didn’t expect Vivienne to suddenly bring up her mother.

She had been back for a while but never mentioned her mom. He was worried that it might make her sad, so he never brought it up either.

Dorian was silent for a moment and then said, “Your mom was an incredibly kind person. She was, without a doubt, the most selfless person I ever met. She’d sacrifice her own interests to help others. The person who loved you most in this world was your mom. I can’t even compare to her.”

When it came to Evelyn, Dorian chose to gloss over the details.

Probably because he was afraid of stirring up Vivienne’s painful memories.

To his reply, Vivienne merely nodded and didn’t ask any further questions.

However, Percival Ellington began to ponder.

Back in the day, Dorian was crazy about Evelyn. He was even willing to go against Beatrice, all because of his love for her. Yet Dorian only mentioned her kindness and selflessness, not

his adoration.

“Absolutely, Evelyn was wonderful!” Speaking of Evelyn made Richard’s eyes dim. But they. quickly returned to normal as he continued to express his admiration for Evelyn.

After hearing this, Percival looked at Richard, as if he had caught some vital information.

He suddenly remembered that his grandfather knew Evelyn.

His engagement to Vivienne was arranged by his grandfather and Evelyn.

that Richard

knew Richard, and she’d never heard

him.

settled through some sort of deal, but now it seemed like Richard and her mother were

deeper connection between the two

why was Percival investigating her mother and the

didn’t dare delve into, because once she did, it would involve even

Percival a deep look and then

was taken aback.

new company. He usually left the house early and came back late, and he didn’t know that

12:05

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School.

the matter with you? Your daughter has been a teacher for two days, and you still didn’t know?” Cordelia, who had finished washing dishes, glared at Dorian, saying, “Vivienne is now

she and Dorian thought she was joking. But yesterday afternoon, when Ms. Redwood came to see Vivienne, they had a chat, and then she found out Vivienne

thousand dollars a

stood up and began laughing. “Ha, I knew it. My daughter is the best. Who said my daughter is a country bumpkin who knows nothing? My mom always compares Arabella to Vivienne. Now, my daughter is going to

the teacher of

She still has to call you teacher.” Dorian was grinning from ear to ear. “Oh, I can finally brag for once. Arabella is always cold to me and

confused. After all, wasn’t Arabella his

a light tap while apologizing to everyone. “Dorian is too

don’t mind him.”

and chuckled awkwardly. “Sorry, sorry, I got

want his foster daughter because he found his biological one. In truth, Arabella had annoyed him in

the moon to see his own daughter get the

anything but realized that Dorian was being

Percival asked Eartha to take Isolde to

He stopped Richard “Grandpal

His mouth was curving up into

you know Vivienne’s mom? Percival’s eyes were

could I arrange

Chapter 69

“How did you meet?”

let me tell you.” Richard’s smile suddenly vanished as he looked up and saw the smug look in Percival’s eyes, so he quickly changed the topic. “Oh dear, I can’t remember clearly. There are so many things I can’t remember. I might have dementia, I should get Bruce to check

dementia.” “Really?” Richard continued to act. “Then his medical skills are not good. I’ll have Vivienne check