The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 1053

Abigail had vanished off the face of the earth.

No news outlet, blog, or social media platform held any trace of her whereabouts.

Yet, everyone seemed to have an inkling of her motives.

At that time, Vivienne was in the final stretch of her pregnancy, eight months along with twins.

Her figure was slender, but her belly was enormous, drawing attention wherever she went.

She was treated like a rare gem, especially by Mr.

Wolf, who had been on edge these past few months, fussing over her every move to ensure her safety.

Even their friend, Leopold, couldn't help but tease yet envy Percival’s protective nature, "Is this the same Percival? He's so worked up, and the babies aren't even here yet.Imagine him on delivery day; he might just faint in the waiting room."

Percival rolled his eyes in response.

“Why don't you try having a baby instead of getting in my way,’ he retorted.On the day of their hospital visit for a check-up, Percival double-checked the ultrasound results, “Vivienne, am I hearing this right? We're having a boy and a girl?"

Vivienne couldn't help but laugh at his disbelief, remembering how Mr.

good half-hour verifying the babies’

you heard

was just as surprised

their way home, Vivienne got a call from

for the

turn the car towards

received an urgent call from Isolde

grandfather had accidentally injured his ankle at home, stubbornly refusing medical attention in front of the staff, not wanting

the conversation, Vivienne guessed the situation based on the old man's

to first drop Vivienne at the Linklaters’, insisting on

let my parents know, and don't keep Isolde waiting, Vivienne said, understanding his concern for her wellbeing.Once assured Vivienne was safe inside the Linklater estate, Percival directed Tom to head

anxiously waiting for them, relieved

him to their grandfather, Richard Ellington, who was stubbornly downplaying his injury, dreaming aloud of showing off his great-grandchildren at the seniors’ club, proud to have a set of twins in

find his grandfather in the midst of these musings, chuckling

you're quite

Richard tried to cover his tracks, but Percival's focus was on the

stairs at home? If the old guard hears about this,

Percival remained silent.

can't just use these ointments willy-nilly.If