Hearing this, Leopold's expression shifted subtly, and he pursed his lips. "What if Vivienne finds out?"

He couldn't stop Vivienne from seeking happiness again.

But he had to ensure, on Percival's behalf, that anyone who came close to Vivienne had to be as deserving as Percival had been.

Unconditionally good to Vivienne.

But that guy, he wasn't the one.

Catching a glimpse of hope, Juliette raised her youthful eyebrows, "Godfather, think about it. Mom's always been pretty indifferent to him. If Isaiah and I drop a few hints, how could Mom possibly agree to his advances?" Leopold found himself agreeing.

No matter how formidable that man was, he couldn't overcome Juliette and Isaiah's dislike.

The car headed towards the Ellington estate.

Seated in the back, Juliette quickly figured out where Leopold was headed. She leaned back, "Godfather, it's not Friday. Why are we going to Grandma and Grandpa's place?"

Leopold replied, "Tonight's Thanksgiving. Vivienne asked me to pick you up for the celebration. She'll join us later."

Juliette nodded in understanding, accustomed to this arrangement.

Over the years, it had always been like this. No matter where Mom was, she would rush back to celebrate with Grandma, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa.

Because of this, Grandpa had secretly been quite jealous.

Complaining that Mom never spent these holidays with him and Grandma.

But such complaints were only muttered in their presence, never in front of Mom.

Because Grandpa was also a little afraid of Mom.

Only Grandma could really handle Mom.

Next to her, Isaiah glanced back nonchalantly, then suddenly announced, "Mom's here."

"What?"

Leopold was startled, quickly checking the rearview mirror to see a black Cayenne following closely behind.

Vivienne's car.

him, and

Isaiah's alert, he would have had

that Vivienne had been right behind

peering out the window with a flicker

tight and don't fuss. Godfather needs to tell you, everything we discussed in the car and about school, we absolutely can't let Vivienne catch on,

idea; she certainly wouldn't

Godfather, always so easily

being the sharp woman she is, would

she won't find out as

Leopold, "..."

pulled

clicking on the pavement. Her hair was tied up neatly, and she was wrapped in a striking red trench coat, catching everyone's eye. Five years hadn't left a

the airport, she had spotted Leopold's car

noticed nothing

sunglasses, she spoke in her usual calm tone, "Leopold, have the kids

of the car, offering Vivienne a reassuring smile, "Not at all, Vivienne.

he spoke, he looked down at the two kids, now almost as tall

over to Vivienne, not

they

wrapped an arm around each child, asking,

Leopold hesitated.

and I are smart and cute. That there are no other kids in school quite like us. Mom, what does 'special'

explaining, "Every child is born unique; there's nothing strange about

blinked, expecting

had warned her not to show off her knowledge

to Grandpa Finnian were limited to once

time, she hadn't visited him in the

didn't matter. Mom was back, and

she could visit once

"Mom, I missed you so much. Didn't you miss Isaiah and me at all when

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