The Million-Dollar Heart

The herbal concoction was brought over, and Vivienne just needed a whiff to identify the ingredients, their primary functions, how effective they were, when they would take effect, and what benefits they held for her...

But, she didn't want to drink it.

She wasn't a fan of taking medicine, something only her mom and Mr. Wolf were privy to.

Vivienne felt her stomach churn at the thought, pinching the bridge of her nose, "Mr. Wolf, can I skip this one? Look at me, do I look like someone who's under the weather?"

Percival knew her too well, understanding that his words might not sway her decision. He even anticipated that she might dispose of the medicine at the slightest hint of an opportunity. Only mentioning her mother would do the trick.

"Mom made me promise before we got back, insisting that you can't skip this medicine."

Vivienne choked, squinting at Percival with a double meaning, "Mr. Wolf, whose expertise do you trust more, my medical skills or my mom's insistence?"

"I trust myself."

Percival pursed his lips, a rare blush adorning his handsome face, "The other night, I might have gotten a bit carried away. If anything happened to the baby... Vivienne, you know what I mean."

Vivienne, "..."

Mr. Wolf's unexpected move caught her off guard.

Knowing how she couldn't resist his softer side, how could she refuse now?

Seeing Vivienne silent, Percival chuckled and brought the medicine closer, but before handing it to her, he took it upon himself to sip half of it.

Vivienne froze, watching Mr. Wolf down half the bowl without so much as a grimace.

She couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time; Mr. Wolf was really going all out to get her to take her medicine.

"Mr. Wolf, this is meant for pregnant women, not a poison test. What good does it do if you drink it?"

Percival shook his head, indicating he was fine, "I checked with the pharmacist. These are all nourishing ingredients; it won't harm anyone else who drinks it." Vivienne had no doubts that if drinking this medicine could relieve even a fraction of her discomfort, Mr. Wolf wouldn't hesitate for a second.

what more was

from Mr. Wolf, she closed

Percival stared, momentarily stunned.

prepared some sugar

strawberry cheesecake to chase away the bitter taste,

about when you were a kid. You never liked taking your medicine back then either. Your dad always had to come up with all sorts of tricks

hint of mischief, "Mr. Wolf, you didn't start having ideas

deepened with an undeniable love, "If it weren't for you, I

him closer, "That won't

quite lucky. Maybe fate decided long ago that you were

and Vivienne's cheeks

says marriage is the

Mr. Wolf had indeed

suddenly remembered something she had to do the next day, looking up, "Tomorrow, I need to stop by Dorian's place. With Leopold around, I should be fine on my own. I'm

keep the news under wraps, they

her keen senses and experience, might notice something off about Vivienne's

expression serious when he finally spoke, "Let Thomas accompany you. Otherwise, I

Vivienne nodded.

suggest this was already a significant compromise in

was already waiting at the door. Vivienne grabbed

saw Mr. Wolf holding out a thick coat, insisting on helping her

her already layered attire and then the moderately chilly weather

"Here's some calming soup and some fresh fruits. Have some if you get hungry on

Vivienne, "..."

this fuss really necessary just because she was pregnant,

and with the "snack pack" in hand, Vivienne looked at Percival, "I'm off

watching her

Brooks family, Vivienne made a

she received from Delilah to Brody for a comprehensive check-up, thinking it was the only new item that had appeared

carrying a food container, he sneakily glanced at it, "Vivienne, what