The Million-Dollar Heart

Isolde hesitated before finally speaking up, her voice barely above a whisper, "I'm scared of seeing Vivienne."

"Why?"

Percival frowned, deeply familiar with Vivienne's nature. He knew she would never blame Isolde for what had happened.

Isolde met his gaze, the burden she'd been carrying quietly surfacing, "Bro, about being manipulated... I always felt that I indirectly hurt Vivienne too."

"If it weren't for me, Vivienne wouldn't have nearly lost her mind trying to take down that man, ending up in the hospital..."

Percival paused, his brow creasing, "What do you mean Vivienne nearly lost her mind?"

Thinking Percival doubted her, Isolde insisted, "It's true. That man... he nearly killed you right in front of Vivienne. Her eyes... they changed color. She said she'd become a demon if it meant avenging you." "Become a demon?"

Deep shadows flickered in Percival's eyes.

He had never imagined things could have escalated to this point.

Isolde nodded, "Leopold tried to stop Vivienne, but she wouldn't listen..."

Percival's lips pressed into a thin line, a cold glint in his eyes, "It was because of this that Vivienne went into premature labor."

Isolde felt intimidated by Percival's current state but still silently nodded.

That was when she had been rushed to the hospital, and later, Leopold had told her that Vivienne had given birth a month early.

It must have been because of this.

Percival remained silent, his gaze turning icy, a dangerous aura briefly passing through before he regained his composure.

"I understand. Don't bring this up in front of her again. She's never held you accountable. She's

was real and

are still downstairs.

by the mention of Juliette and Isaiah, hesitated but couldn't curb her curiosity

pause, she stepped out

Downstairs.

Cecilia breathed a sigh of relief seeing Isolde follow Percival, relieved

finally approaching

nodded, already briefed by Mr. Wolf, and reassured, "It's good that you understand. Don't be too hard on yourself."

Vivienne wasn't

"Babbling!"

behind Vivienne, her eyes lighting up, "Ah, so these are Juliette and Isaiah, such adorable babies." Cecilia teased her,

a child's heart, beamed at the thought of her new status, "Mom, get my savings. I

she was no

off, suggesting Isolde's sudden maturity, she went

family had already prepared gifts

young age, traditions

At the dinner table.

celebration, and Richard's face beamed with pride, "This is a grand celebration for the Ellington family. We'll invite everyone we can.

on the other side are also

wishes. Don't worry. I'll give them a call. We parents will sort it

echoed the sentiment, "Your well-being is paramount. Take care of Vivienne and

She wasn't much concerned with formalities; as long as their parents were happy, that was

also set the date just three days away at Rivenwood's most luxurious hotel,

to the four

before the christening, the Linklater family was bustling with preparations, while one corner remained serene

In their room.

idly playing with the twins, when she suddenly mentioned, "Mr. Wolf, I forgot to tell you, I'm