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.

asked, "What happened

worried, replied, "Dad found out about the

hardened, and he turned to leave, only to be stopped by Luke.

Maddox said, "I'm going to find out

"Don't be rash;

his sleeve, "Listen to

Maddox finally calmed down.

to approach, but 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 then, Willa

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

Wolf she was fine, but her eyelids became incredibly heavy, and she couldn't utter a complete sentence. When she woke up, it was the

the familiar surroundings, Vivienne sat

did she end

dropping the soup he was carrying at the sight.

remembered she had been bleeding, her anxiety returning as

Vivienne nodded, sipping the soup Percival handed her, then asked, "How's grandpa? And Uncle Luke and mom, are they okay?" Percival assured her, "Mom's fine;

adding, "But you, having stressed yourself out, need to avoid any further

emotional outburst the previous night was to blame, so she quietly

finishing, Percival's worry

the investigation with

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

Vivienne was

had he become so influential

who got the news first that night. So,

moved to her slightly swollen belly.

sense her own physical condition, she was still

held her hand, "Nothing serious, but the doctor said you need to rest to avoid affecting the later

"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

Vivienne, "..."

impossible to keep