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.

"What happened to

the house being bombed, and it triggered his

only to be stopped

find out who did this

be rash; dad's still

his sleeve, "Listen

Maddox finally calmed down.

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 then,

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

but her eyelids became incredibly heavy, and she couldn't utter a complete

surroundings, Vivienne

did she end up at

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

had been bleeding, her anxiety returning

said you need to rest for a while. Stay in bed these next few days, no moving around." Vivienne nodded, sipping

adding, "But you, having stressed

knew her emotional outburst the previous night was to blame,

worry seemed

inquired, "How's the investigation with

placed the bowl back on the tray, "Uncle Luke and dad are handling

was taken

so influential

was dad's men who got the news first that night. So, Uncle Luke

moved to her slightly swollen

a doctor and could sense her own

doctor said you need to rest to

mentioned, "But you should be prepared, grandpa and your parents are on their

surprised, "How

heard about

place and rushed over first thing in the morning. Upon hearing about your condition, he's already on his

Vivienne, "..."

impossible to keep