The Million-Dollar Heart
Chapter 403
Vivienne chuckled and set little Thaddeus on the ground before greeting Astrid and Alfred with a friendly nod.
No sooner had she sat down than Cordelia began to fuss over her with a mother's concern.
"Vivienne, dear, has the Brooks family been skimping on the meals? You look like you've slimmed down," she said, her eyes brimming with worry. "I'll have to fix you up with some extra helpings of meat to get you some proper nutrients.
If it's too much, you could always come back home. Your father's business is picking up, and we've got plenty of room. No need to stay with the Brooks and put up with any hardships!" Cordelia's voice cracked as she spoke, her eyes reddening at the thought.
She would never have let Vivienne suffer with the Brooks family if they had not been down on their luck when they arrived in Rivenwood.
With Scott missing, despite the Brooks family keeping a tight lid on the news, whispers had traveled through the business community. Without her biological father at home, the Brooks family likely treated Vivienne like an afterthought.
Cordelia's heart ached just thinking about it.
Why did such a sweet child have to go through so much hardship?
Astrid quickly handed Cordelia a tissue, comforting her, "Mom, it's good that Vivienne is here. We should be celebrating being together."
Cordelia sniffled. "Yes, you're right. If you could come home more often, we'd have even more time together."
Astrid playfully stuck out her tongue. "Vivienne, I can't cheer her up. Your turn."
Thaddeus piped up from the side. "Mommy's crying! Does she want cake?"
Alfred ruffled Thaddeus' hair. "Looks to me like someone else is angling for cake!"
"I am not!" protested Thaddeus, though his expression gave him away.
Their banter lightened the mood considerably.
gathered for a lively dinner, opting for a hearty barbeque, and Dorian was in high spirits, perhaps indulging a bit too much
she still managed to hint at Alfred about taking his relationship with Astrid seriously and not letting
out of fear but rather
Percival knew, he would have protested, "Me?
"You better treat our Vivienne right. If you hurt her, I'll bring her home and
wine undoubtedly fueled Dorian's boldness. He would not have been so
father. "Dad, why would Mr. Ellington treat
bothered, understanding that Dorian was
the car, promising, "Don't worry, Dad. I
departed, an embarrassed Astrid glanced at Percival, "Sorry about that. Dad can get a bit loose-lipped when he
Percival replied
then glanced at Vivienne, hesitating for a moment before saying, "Vivienne, I owe you thanks. I can't always be here
little embarrassed,
she replied, "We're
Astrid said, wiping away a tear and
"You're definitely your mother's
teased, unable to
said, "I'll stay in Rivenwood for
just give me
Percival gently ruffled her hair, his voice as soothing as a gentle stream.
"I was just thinking...someone is getting impatient again, Mr. Wolf. My enemies seem to be lacking in intelligence. What
his arms around her waist from behind, whispering close to her ear, "Let's see how
was radiant, like sunshine. She placed a hand on his tempting lips, her tone teasing. "I bet it won't last even one
fun," Percival murmured against her fingers, his voice deep and magnetic. "Give them one
is," Vivienne agreed, smiling
filling meal, Percival suggested they
gone far when they bumped into Aaron and
what are you doing here?" Aaron's excitement upon seeing her was
soured as soon as he noticed Percival
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