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.

held you accountable. She's your sister-in-law and cares for you deeply." Isolde bit her lip, realizing perhaps

guilt was

are still downstairs. Aren't you

Juliette and Isaiah, hesitated but

a moment's pause, she

Downstairs.

seeing Isolde follow Percival, relieved she

before finally approaching Vivienne and softly

by Mr. Wolf, and reassured, "It's good that you understand. Don't be

Vivienne wasn't upset with

"Babbling!"

sound of a baby drew Isolde's attention to two cribs behind Vivienne, her eyes lighting up, "Ah, so these are Juliette and Isaiah, such adorable babies." Cecilia teased her, smiling, "Juliette and Isaiah will have to

at the thought of her new status, "Mom, get my savings. I want to give Juliette and Isaiah a

was

Isolde's sudden maturity, she went

had already prepared gifts

young

At the dinner table.

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

concern, "The grandparents on the other side are also planning

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

Take care of Vivienne and

smiled back. She wasn't much concerned with formalities; as long as their parents were happy, that was enough. However, what surprised Vivienne was the parents' unanimous agreement on the celebration

they finalize plans over the phone, but they also set the date just three days away at Rivenwood's most luxurious hotel, renting out several

those connected to the four major families, were

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

In their room.

lounged comfortably, idly playing with the twins, when she suddenly mentioned, "Mr. Wolf, I forgot to tell you, I'm planning to ask Leopold to be the godfather tomorrow." Percival, taken aback, hadn't linked Leopold with such a