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.

Richard would say such a

didn’t know how her mother knew Richard, and she’d never

him.

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

a deeper connection

Percival investigating her mother and

some things she didn’t dare delve into, because once

gave Percival a deep look and then stood

taken aback.

house early and came back late,

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School.

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 a teacher at Cloudcrest High School. In just one morning, her

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

earns ten thousand dollars a month, which is much more than your

laughing. “Ha, I knew it. My daughter is the best. Who said my daughter is a country bumpkin who

the teacher of

you teacher.” Dorian was 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 as her. I want to see her brag in

Arabella his adopted daughter? Was

tap while apologizing to everyone.

don’t mind him.”

and chuckled awkwardly.

daughter because he found his biological one. In truth, Arabella had annoyed

see his own daughter get the upper hand in

anything but realized

villa, Percival asked Eartha to

He stopped Richard “Grandpal

good mood today. His mouth was curving up into a smile when

mom? Percival’s eyes were fixed

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

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“How did you meet?”

is a long story, 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

“Really?” Richard continued to act. “Then his medical skills