The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 337

With Judith’s consent, under the guise of tutoring Thaddeus, Calista began to frequently visit the

Brooks Mansion

The Brooks family was somewhat surprised by her frequent visits, but out of respect for their matriarch,

no one raised any objections “Thaddeus could you try solving this problem?

Calista, bored out of her mind, flipped through his textbook and tossed a workbook in front of Thaddeus

Thaddeus was still just a kid He was hardly capable of basic arithmetic

After looking at the exercises in the textbook the felt like a joke

Here she was a medical prodigy admired by all teaching a child to add and subtract

One plus one equals two two apples plus three apples make five

If it weren’t for her ultenor motives, she would never put up with this

“Calista Thaddeus. holding his third–grade workbook, said uncomfortably can’t

“You’re so stupid Calista scolded him. She closed the textbook and said, “If it werent for your sister,

Vivienne, do you think you could stay in the

no connection with the Brooks family You’re a mere branch member trying to climb up to the main

Brooks family it’s wishful thinking?

Thaddeus bit his hip as tears welled up in his eyes

“You dam cry?” Calista sneered “You’re just like your sister! You’re pretending to be pitiful to gain

sympathy. Who do you think you’re fooling? Do you thi the Brooks family?

As she spoke she gave Thaddeus a pinch out of frustration “Its all because of your sister! She stole

everything that was mine! You two siblings are the same. You both deserve deathr

Thaddeus tried to dodge, but he still defended Vivienne. “My sister is not like that! You can’t speak ill of

my sister! She’s good to me! She’s good at everything

The more Thaddeus defended Vivienne, the angrier Calista got

Why did everyone think Vivienne was so good? Baron and Richard were also fond of Vivienne, and

Percival treated her like a treasure

“Shut up!” Calista snapped and lost her temper

Thaddeus stubbornly looked at her with tears streaming down his face

Thaddeus, come have some fruit! Just then, Judith and a maid walked in and saw this “What’s wrong?

Why is he crying?”

The maid placed a bowl of fruit on the table, and Judith quickly strode over to wipe Thaddeus‘ tears.

“Thaddeus, tell Grandma why you are crying”

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Thaddeus was about to answer honestly when Calista glared at him sharply

He closed his mouth in fear and turned his head away

The problems were two difficult Calista quickly pretended to be considerate and answered, “Thaddeus

couldn’t solve them and got upset.

Judith believed her and comforted Thaddeus if you can’t solve them, just learn slowly Calista is very

good if you learn from her, you will succeed in your studies.

“Of course, Thaddeus is very smart and can catch up quickly I believe he will catch up soon” Calista’s

gaze was threatening as she stared at

That’s right Thaddeus is Vivienne’s brother so of course he’s smart”

Judith patted Thaddeus head Then study hard Grandma will have someone prepare your favorite

snacks. You can eat them after class

Thaddeus nodded timidly not daring to look into Judiths eyes

Judith soon left with the maid leaving Calista and Thaddeus alone in the room

“Good Just like that if you dare tell the truth, Fl make you regret it Calista satisfyingly said

Thaddeus lowered his head in fear, not daring to speak

A few days

Vienne had been busy these past few days. The investigation she and Percival had launched regarding

the missing infants had paided results.

A total of twenty infants were missing from there villages

These three areas were restate and impower t and several infants missing from each. The law

enforcement DRCİ MENE Unawain of the the cases at kidnappinge

GTO was very secretive, themfore their superiots were unaware of their activities

Vivienne and Percival visited these three areas to get a better understanding of the sharbon

They wanted to save the chideen but they didn’t know the exact location of UTI a base, nor did they

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know how many infants GTO wanted to use for their vifus experiments. Hase were all

Currently the only way to get authe answers was to find Mc. B

But despite their best afforts they had not been abi to locate Ma

Rowan and lamene also thed to contact Mi di but he did not apprai

Therefore the task of canng the chaidien wat handed over to miched who was tu mport du the na

After handing its matter Vivienne returned to the Brocka

When she arrived it was lunchtime

As soon as she entered she saw Calista stung at the dining table

She frowned, walked over and sat next to Thaddeus with a displeased expression.

Judith laughed. “Vivienne we haven’t seen you for a few days Did something happen?”

Vivienne glanced at Thaddeus and replied to Judiths question “Yes, I had some things to take care of”

As she finished speaking, she reached up to pat Thaddeus head, but he deftly sidestepped her

Vivienne’s fingers hovered, and her voice was a soft murmur as she asked. “Thaddeus, how have you

been these past few days?”

I’m I’m doing fine” Thaddeus voice was so soft that Vivienne who was sitting next to him could barely

hear him.

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Vivienne glanced at him with an indecipherable gaze She then swept her eyes over the crowit gathered

at the dinner table as a cold chill emanated from her

She looked up at Judith, her voice as cold as a winter frost “Who has been bullying Thaddeus while I

was away?”

Judith looked startled, then she quickly replied. “What are you talking about? Thaddeus is well

respected in the Brooks household I’ve made that clear to everyone. No one would dare bully him”

“Is that so

Vivienne’s fork clattered onto the table “Do you think I am blind to the changes in my brother

The Brooks family members exchanged surprised glances

“Vivienne have you misunderstood something? I can assure you that no one in the Brooks household

would dare bully Thaddeus Judith said quickly

“Assure Vivienne coldly looked at her “1s your assurance worth anything?”

Judith was taken aback.

Her assurance was indeed worthless

Despite Paula’s repeated disruptions the Brooks family, although they promised strict punishment,

always ended up protecting her because she was their kin

Just a few days ago, the Miller family unexpectedly showed up, claiming Paula had gone missing. Even

though Judith had claimed to sever ties with Paula, she still pert people to search for her

Judith’s game fell or Thaddeus She hadn’t noticed any changes in him

From the moment Thaddeus arved at the Brooks household he rarely spoke and seemed afraid to

interact with people.

So she didn’t understand why Vivienne was so upset

On second thought Vivienne and Thaddeus had a close relationship. Perhaps Vivienne had noticed

something that others hadn’t After a moment’s consideration, Judith proposed an idea. “Is it the

tutoring? Has it been too tiring and made Thaddeus unhappy?”

“Tutoring Vivienne asked as she furrowed her brow

“Yes. Vivienne, I am currently Thaddeus home tutor Calista responded calmly, “Were you not aware?