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.

in front of her again. She's never held you accountable. She's your sister-in-law and cares for you deeply." Isolde bit her lip, realizing perhaps she had

was

are still downstairs. Aren't you going to

of Juliette and

moment's pause, she stepped out of

Downstairs.

a sigh of relief seeing Isolde follow Percival,

in the family before finally approaching Vivienne and softly called out,

"It's good that you understand. Don't be

Vivienne

"Babbling!"

Juliette and Isaiah, such adorable babies." Cecilia teased her,

"Mom, get my savings. I want to give

was no

off, suggesting Isolde's sudden maturity, she went upstairs to retrieve

prepared gifts for

her young age, traditions

At the dinner table.

"This is a grand celebration for the Ellington family. We'll invite everyone

on

confidently, "We understand their wishes. Don't worry. I'll give them a call. We parents will sort it out. You two focus on

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

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

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

elite, especially those connected to the four major families, were all

was bustling

In their room.

to tell you, I'm planning to ask Leopold to be the godfather tomorrow." Percival, taken aback, hadn't linked