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

replied, "Dad found out about the house

to leave, only to be stopped by Luke.

find out who did this and make them

be rash;

tugged at his

Maddox finally calmed down.

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 cried

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

and she couldn't utter a complete sentence. When she woke

surroundings, Vivienne sat up

did she end up

at the sight. "Why

bleeding, her

in bed these next few days, no moving around." Vivienne nodded, sipping

on the soup, adding, "But you, having stressed yourself out, need to avoid

night was to blame, so she quietly continued drinking her

Percival's worry seemed to

the investigation with the Perez family

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

was

so

the news first that night. So, Uncle Luke really trusts dad now, plus

moved to her slightly swollen belly. "The baby's

and could sense her own physical condition,

to rest to avoid affecting the later stages

prepared, grandpa and your parents

was surprised, "How did they

heard about

at Vivienne's family's place and rushed over first thing in the morning. Upon hearing

Vivienne, "..."

sighed, "Guess it's impossible to keep