The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 664

Outside, Vivienne wasn't eavesdropping on the conversation; she just happened upon it quite by chance.

Who would have thought that Maddox, the proverbial prodigal son, would be so out of his depth in front of Willa?

Their chat was all kinds of odd.

Peering through the glass, Vivienne observed Willa.

Willa seemed oblivious to matters of the heart as if she had no clue what feelings really were.

Toward Jasper, it wasn't kinship but a gratitude that had to be repaid.

Toward Maddox, there was a vague sense of romance, yet she could not fully comprehend it.

She wasn't obsessed with being the Perez heiress like Diana, nor did she harbor an unswerving affection for someone like Vivienne did for Percival.

Even the most obtuse wouldn't be this clueless, right?

"What are you thinking about?"

Behind her, Percival suddenly appeared, carrying a box of strawberry cheesecake.

Vivienne turned and leaned half against him, gesturing lazily toward the hospital room. "They're playing lovey-dovey in front of my mom."

Percival wrapped one arm around Vivienne's waist and sat down, planting her securely on his lap.

"No, they haven't fallen for each other yet. There's no lovey."

Vivienne chuckled. "If Uncle Maddox heard you say that, he would hold a grudge."

family." Percival rested his chin on Vivienne's shoulder, threading his hands around her waist

stood out starkly against

bright eyes lifted slightly, reflecting his refined profile. "Mr. Wolf, something on your

Vivienne always had a knack for

her lips. "It's alright; today,

the bite he offered. Instead, she took his wrist and

she wrapped her arms around Percival's neck, enveloping him in

Wolf, cheer up. I'm sharing my strawberry

for a moment before

cheesecake, how could he afford to stay downcast?

and gently pecked Vivienne's lips, a fleeting touch that didn't cross boundaries. Some kisses convey deep love without

Maddox stepped out and caught this tender moment.

was already in the throes of cuddles and endearments. What a cruel twist of fate! Vivienne remained seated on Percival's lap, nibbling on the cheesecake he fed her, and asked, "Uncle Maddox, was Aunt Willa always like this, even as

snapped back to attention.

understanding affection, whether it's familial, romantic, or

much time with Willa,

her own approach to people. It seemed she didn't know how to relate to

pondering for a moment, then said, "You know,

retreating entirely into Percival's embrace without realizing it.

Maddox pulled Vivienne from Percival's embrace and made her sit properly. "You, stop pawing at my niece

"Alright, Uncle Maddox. Next time, I'll tell Grandpa that you won't let

things out of context; that's outright

the topic. "Uncle Maddox, you're getting

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