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 there

the half-drunk bowl from Mr. Wolf, she closed her eyes and gulped it

Percival stared, momentarily stunned.

sugar and cake on

chase away the bitter taste, then looked

filled with endless affection, "I was thinking about when you were a kid. You never liked taking your medicine back then either. Your dad always had to come

"Mr. Wolf, you didn't

it weren't for you, I might have dedicated

eyebrow, pulling him closer, "That won't do. You can only be

guess I'm quite lucky. Maybe

locked, and Vivienne's cheeks flushed as

is the graveyard

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 afraid if you come along, Cordelia might spot my pregnancy right

under wraps, they needed to be

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

he finally spoke, "Let Thomas accompany you.

Vivienne nodded.

this was already a significant compromise

morning, Thomas was already waiting at the door. Vivienne grabbed her bag, ready to head out when Percival called

holding out a thick coat, insisting on helping her put it on, "It's a few degrees colder

her already layered attire and then the moderately chilly

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

Vivienne, "..."

just because she was pregnant, treating her like a

with the "snack pack" in hand, Vivienne looked at

watching

Vivienne made

comprehensive check-up, thinking it was the only new item that had appeared recently. Arriving at

food container, he sneakily glanced at