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

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

Percival stared, momentarily stunned.

had prepared some sugar and cake

to chase away the bitter taste, then looked up inquisitively,

were a kid. You never liked taking your medicine back then either.

in Vivienne's eyes, a hint of mischief, "Mr. Wolf, you didn't start having ideas

an undeniable love, "If it weren't for you, I might have dedicated my life to the

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

her hand, fingers intertwining, "So, I guess I'm quite lucky. Maybe fate decided long ago

and Vivienne's cheeks

is the

indeed become much

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

keep the news under wraps, they needed to be

experience, might notice something off about

silent for a moment, his expression serious when he finally spoke, "Let Thomas accompany you. Otherwise, I won't feel

Vivienne nodded.

was already

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

her put it on, "It's a few degrees colder than

already layered attire and then

and some

Vivienne, "..."

necessary just because she

"snack pack" in hand, Vivienne looked at Percival,

watching

to the Brooks family, Vivienne made

for a comprehensive check-up, thinking it was the only new item that had appeared recently. Arriving at the Brooks family, Leopold

container, he sneakily glanced at it, "Vivienne,