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.

up, looking at Isolde, "I understand. Don't bring this up 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 been overthinking

the guilt was real

"Juliette and Isaiah are still

the mention of Juliette and Isaiah,

a moment's pause, she stepped out

Downstairs.

sigh of relief seeing Isolde follow Percival, relieved she had come

before finally approaching Vivienne

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

right; Vivienne wasn't upset with

"Babbling!"

lighting up, "Ah, so these are Juliette and Isaiah, such adorable babies." Cecilia teased her, smiling, "Juliette and Isaiah will have

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

she was

it off, suggesting Isolde's sudden maturity, she went upstairs

already prepared gifts

young age,

At the dinner table.

celebration, and Richard's face beamed with pride, "This is a grand celebration for

grandparents on

worry. I'll give them a call. We parents

"Your well-being is paramount. Take care

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

date just three

elite, especially those connected to the four major

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