On the way back, Percival got a call from Leopold, saying there was a bit of a bother at the estate in the suburbs and asked him to come over.

Vivienne was behind the wheel since Percival had indulged in some wine over lunch.

She asked for directions, planning to drop him off before heading back to the Linklater estate.

Percival didn't agree; the suburbs were quite a trek from where they were, and more importantly, he had left the renovation of the place as a surprise for her. Seeing it in advance would spoil everything. In the end, Percival had Leopold come to pick him up.

Leopold showed up looking like he had battled with insomnia, dark circles and all.

He headed straight for the driver's side door, "Percival, you did this on purpose, don't think a mere record... Oh, Vivienne!"

Vivienne watched him calmly.

Leopold swallowed hard, his previously menacing demeanor deflated instantly, "Vivienne, what are you doing here? I thought it was..."

Percival, lounging in the passenger seat, squinting over, said, "And what if it was me? Planning on a quick murder?"

Leopold, "..."

Even if he harbored the thought, he lacked the guts, especially with Vivienne there. If he dared to lift a finger, Vivienne would have him turned to ash in seconds.

Leopold, with a forced chuckle, "Me? Never dare."

Vivienne, with a smirk, "Leopold, pull yourself together!"

Leopold felt a chill run down his spine.

Did Vivienne know something?

Why else would this couple speak in such a unified tone?

After dropping off Percival, Vivienne turned the car around, heading back to the Linklater estate.

As soon as Vivienne left, Leopold's demeanor changed, tossing the car keys to Percival, "You drive, I need a nap."

Percival gave him a look, "If I could drive, you wouldn't be here, would you?"

Leopold froze, "Since when are you unable to drive?"

Percival, "..."

good

Meanwhile.

meters from the Linklater estate, there was a commotion at the

attempted to detour, but was stopped by voices

so long, and no parent has shown

kid, who knows

the kid's still clutching

others, it might be unclear, but she

the same, hard to distinguish from

holding

Vivienne thought

a pool of blood, clutching

in her arms, feeding him a pill before

someone after an accident, and what's with feeding

what's with the act? Instead of rushing to a hospital, you're doing this

a life we're talking about, are you even human

or we're

grew increasingly accusatory towards Vivienne's actions, with some even attempting to push

"Back off!"

turned ice-cold, her

person stepping forward was taken aback by Vivienne's aura, caught off guard but trying to save face,

retort left the man

onlookers who were

quick diagnosis, she realized Winston's injuries were more severe

the best window to get to the hospital; otherwise, the outcome could be dire... Thinking this, Vivienne swiftly

there herself seemed quicker than

at the Wright

find Colin, as usual,

been well for so long, why won't you

"It's not time

to her, "You needed to see

"Bro, have you seen

casual,

Winston vanished during his nap, and they couldn't find him

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