The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 872

Percy's face darkened with anger as he spoke icily, "You can't keep avoiding her forever. I need to speak with Mom about something. Let's go in together."

Nate hesitated for a moment, then decided, "Alright, I'll go in with you. Even if she still refuses to speak to me, it's worth seeing her."

Entering the room, they found Cecilia elegantly seated, wearing a deep teal dress that exuded sophistication. She was busy threading pearls, her expression serene.

Little Izzy was bouncing around, excitedly fiddling with the beads, "Mom, I want to make one too! Please?"

Cecilia frowned slightly but smiled, "And what would you do with it, darling? You'd just scatter pearls everywhere, causing a mess for others to clean up."

Nate watched her, his gaze filled with a mix of longing and sorrow.

He stepped forward, passionately blurting out, "We can always get more pearls, or any treasure you desire. I'd even pluck the stars from the sky for you!"

Cecilia's gaze flickered, taken aback for a moment before she refocused on her task and hummed softly.

Izzy, lively as ever, jumped into Nate's arms, her eyes sparkling. Mimicking Nate, she exclaimed, "We can have all the pearls we want, huh!"

a sweet, coaxing tone, she asked, "Daddy,

spreading through his

shadow of sadness

news, "Mom,

demeanor brightening at the mention of Vivienne, "That's wonderful! Vivienne is such a remarkable girl. Finding her father gives her another

know

won't step in

Yorick invited you, Dad, and Grandpa to Vivienne's reunion feast," Percy said, watching his

if not as an Ellington, Vivienne is like a daughter to me. I wouldn't miss it for

and Percy suggested they talk more privately in another room, leaving Nate puzzled about what could be so

night fell over the Ellington Mansion, Nate staggered into the foyer, visibly upset

sleek white nightgown, peeked from the staircase, overhearing the commotion. The thought of losing her grip on the Ellington family terrified her, especially after failed attempt to

allure, Nate, in his dazed state, pushed her away, murmuring Cecilia's name in a

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