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.

surprised that Richard would say

didn’t know how her mother knew Richard, and

him.

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

have been a deeper connection between the two of

was Percival investigating her mother

because once she did, it would involve even more

and then stood up. “I’m off

taken aback.

busy getting to know the new company. He usually left the house early and came back late, and

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School.

know?” Cordelia, who had finished washing dishes, glared at Dorian, saying, “Vivienne is

Dorian thought she was joking. But yesterday afternoon, when Ms. Redwood

thousand dollars a month, which is much more

Dorian excitedly 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

Hawthorn, I’m the teacher of another class, not

grinning from ear to ear. “Oh, I can finally brag for once. Arabella is always cold to me and constantly looks down an Vivienne. She always mocks my own daughter for not being as good

After all, wasn’t Arabella his adopted daughter? Was this

tap while apologizing to everyone. “Dorian is too

don’t mind him.”

and chuckled awkwardly. “Sorry, sorry, I

found his biological one. In truth, Arabella had annoyed him in recent years. Arabella did many bad things, which made him very angry, especially after Vivienne

the moon to see his own daughter get the upper hand in front

didn’t say anything but realized that Dorian was being

asked Eartha to take

He stopped Richard “Grandpal

mood today. His mouth

Percival’s eyes

her. Otherwise, how could I arrange your engagement?” Richard

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“How did you meet?”

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

full-body checkup the day before yesterday. You don’t have dementia.” “Really?” Richard continued to act. “Then his medical skills are not good. I’ll