While the uncles settled their friendly wagers, the aunties had already encircled Vivienne in lively conversation.

"Sweetie, I heard you were back in town and didn't have time to rustle up anything fancy. So, I've got these few properties for you. Prime real estate, all of them. Should you not fancy any, we'll shop around for others."

How could they be anything but prime? Situated in the heart of major cities, Vivienne would never lack a place to call home wherever she went!

"Darling, since she has gifted you homes, how about I throw in some wheels? I heard you have a taste for motorcycles, sports cars, and off-roaders. They're all parked in the garage for you, ready to be picked up. If they don't suit your fancy, we'll get you something else."

Each vehicle was a limited edition, the kind Vivienne had only seen in Percival's private collection.

"And Vivienne, I still love getting you dresses. I've bought heaps, complete with matching jewelry, all tucked away in those closets. Just a start, we'll hit the shops for more!"

Just a start? Zelda's dress collection for Vivienne was so extensive she could change every hour and not run out of options!

Karen chuckled and handed Vivienne a bracelet.

"Willa handcrafted this; she asked me to give it to you." Karen slipped the bracelet onto Vivienne's wrist.

Ever since Willa learned Vivienne was Karen's daughter, she had started crafting this bracelet, meticulously carving each bead with patience uncharacteristic of her usual self. "Thank you all, Aunties. And Mom, please extend my gratitude to Auntie Willa, too." Vivienne's heart swelled with emotion, filling a void she did not realize she had.

From then on, she was no longer alone in this world.

She had a mother, a grandfather, loving uncles and aunties.

And, of course, her beloved Mr. Wolf!

Vivienne's gaze met Percival's, her eyes brimming with joy.

From their first encounter, it was her radiant eyes that had captivated him.

the happiness

a lover, could never

to witness the most

there to accompany

"In-law!"

aged yet excited, called from beyond the

unmistakably his

family could

by the heavily

She approached, gripping Karen's hands with fervor, "I'm Percival's mother. It's finally a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for raising

already acquainted with Cecilia, having met her while mentoring Percival, although Cecilia was

as well for looking after Vivienne when I couldn't. You've been a

have others eager to meet you, but they're a bit shy about coming

must be the

would you bring your father and mother

nod, Vivienne stepped outside. Dorian and Cordelia, moved by Karen's invitation, felt an overwhelming

room, Dorian and Cordelia were flooded with emotion upon seeing

was more than a savior; she was

too long." Karen opened her arms and embraced them

first time, yet they connected as

too long

of words, both Dorian and Cordelia found themselves speechless at the

even guests

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