The Million-Dollar Heart

Yuri glanced upward as the ceiling trembled, instinctively wrapping Zelda in his arms. "Maddox, take Willa and Vivienne out of here. I'll figure something out. Natalia and Yasmine are your responsibility now outside." Zelda immediately understood his implication, her eyes welling up with tears. "No, you can't stay here. Natalia and Yasmine are still outside. You can't stay for the kids' sake either."

"I'm not going to make it out anyway. Stop worrying about me. You all need to leave; we can't all be trapped here."

Yuri couldn't bear to hear this, his brows furrowing. "What are you talking about? There's no way I'm leaving you behind." Vivienne spoke up, "Uncle Yuri, we really can't wait any longer. Please step aside, Mr. Wolf and I will figure something out."

Then to Zelda, she said, "Mom, we wouldn't just stand by and watch, no matter who it was."

Vivienne and Percival exchanged a look, each understanding the other's plan.

Percival activated his supernatural ability, emitting a powerful energy wave to shield them.

Meanwhile, Vivienne cleared the rubble at Zelda's feet.

Yuri quickly scooped Zelda up.

The house began to shake.

Vivienne's eyes turned cold, using her powers to blast open a path, only retracting her force when they were safely outside, returning to Percival's side. "Mr. Wolf, it's clear now."

Percival wrapped an arm around her waist, channeling his inner energy to its peak. Just as the house was about to collapse, he used his power to ensure they reached safety. They regrouped in an open area, Zelda panicking upon not seeing the kids.

Vivienne reassured her, "Sasha took them. They're probably with grandpa now."

This eased everyone's nerves.

Maddox suddenly exclaimed, "Oh no, what about Fredrick?"

Vivienne reassured him, "Mom and dad went to check on him."

Just then, Sasha called to say they'd rescued everyone, but grandpa had a sudden health scare and they'd rushed to the hospital.

At the hospital, they arrived just as Jasper was being wheeled into surgery.

urgently asked, "What happened

out about the house being bombed, and it triggered his

turned to leave, only to

to find out who did this and make them pay

be rash; dad's

at his sleeve,

Maddox finally calmed down.

Sasha's look stopped her. "No, you're pregnant. It's not safe for you now." Hearing Sasha, the aunts also chimed in, "Yes, Vivienne, grandpa has always been strong. He'll be okay. You're carrying a baby; you need to avoid stress." Just

paled, and he swiftly carried her to a ward, whispering, "Don't be afraid,

and she couldn't utter a

surroundings, Vivienne

did she end up

almost dropping the soup he was carrying at the sight. "Why are you up? Lie

she had been bleeding, her anxiety returning

Vivienne nodded, sipping the soup Percival handed her, then asked, "How's grandpa? And Uncle Luke and mom,

adding, "But you, having stressed yourself out,

her emotional outburst the previous night was to blame,

Percival's worry seemed to

"How's the investigation with the Perez family

on the tray, "Uncle Luke and dad are handling it, don't

was

had he become so influential in

dad's men who got the news first that night. So, Uncle Luke really trusts dad now, plus with dad's resources,

to her slightly swollen belly. "The baby's

own physical condition, she was still cautious about

to rest to avoid affecting the later stages of your pregnancy."

then mentioned, "But you should be prepared,

surprised, "How did

George heard

thing in the morning. Upon hearing about

Vivienne, "..."

to keep my pregnancy a secret