The Million-Dollar Heart

The person in the bed stirred slightly but didn't open their eyes.

Vivienne watched her closely and deliberately dragged her chair, letting out a sigh, "If you don't believe me, then I might as well leave." The next second, Cordelia's voice, weak and feeble, broke the silence, "Vivienne, wait..."

As she tried to sit up, Cordelia's vision blurred, nearly passing out.

Vivienne rushed over to support her, placing a cushion behind her back and handing her a glass of water before sitting down again.

After taking a sip of water, Cordelia couldn't quite meet Vivienne's gaze, her voice laden with guilt, "Vivienne, it's not what you think. I didn't mean I didn't trust you."

"It's just so hard to believe. How could Delilah turn against you, even trying to kill Flynn? How could she do such a thing? Flynn is her own child!"

Vivienne listened quietly without interrupting.

When Cordelia had calmed down a bit, Vivienne spoke gently, "Cordelia, you don't need to blame yourself or feel guilty towards me. The person you saw wasn't the real Aunt Delilah." Cordelia was taken aback.

Her expression changed, "Vivienne, what do you mean by she wasn't the real Delilah?"

Vivienne thought for a moment, using a past incident as an example, "Cordelia, do you remember when you and Dorian were impersonated on your way to my family reunion?" Cordelia's eyes widened in realization, "She was an impostor?"

Vivienne nodded.

Cordelia's body shook, and after a long moment, she finally exhaled the breath she'd been holding, "Then-where is the real Delilah?"

Vivienne's brows furrowed slightly, "She's gone."

Cordelia burst into tears, "She... she's gone?"

Vivienne nodded, embracing Cordelia, letting her cry it out.

when Cordelia had calmed down somewhat, Vivienne pulled out a pendant that belonged

now it's up to you to look after

mid-air as she fought back tears, finally finding her voice, "Vivienne, how did

how Delilah had clung to Abigail's legs, both disappearing into a flash of light, feeling a strange surge of emotion, "Even in death, she didn't let that person harm Flynn." Maybe it was her own pregnancy hormones, but she could understand Delilah's determination to

finally blurred

been difficult at times, but her heart was in the right place. She came to me with Flynn, looking to make

truly wanted to

come to terms with the

the rest of their time

leaving, Cordelia wanted to take Flynn back to the Brooks

hesitated before revealing Flynn's condition to Cordelia, leaving the next steps up to

and even if he physically recovers, he'll need a lot of psychological support, possibly for a

how long

mom and then his family. A child

left the bedroom, Dorian and Percival looked

over, his concern evident, "Vivienne, how is she?

head, "Cordelia needs company these days. If work isn't too busy, try to stay home and be with

didn't know the details, but Cordelia's well-being was his

long as she's okay, I'll

him, family always

and Percival

received a call to report on

Mr. Wolf in the hospital, Vivienne couldn't

was gone, and the bureaucratic details could wait, or so she thought until the follow-up calls