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.

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

guilt was real and

"Juliette and Isaiah are still downstairs.

mention of Juliette and Isaiah,

pause, she stepped out of

Downstairs.

sigh of relief seeing

finally approaching Vivienne

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

was right; Vivienne wasn't upset with

"Babbling!"

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 call you Auntie

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

was no longer

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

family had already prepared gifts for the twins, except

young age,

At the dinner table.

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

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

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

Take care of Vivienne and the kids. Leave the

who smiled back. She wasn't much concerned with formalities; as long as their parents

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

especially those connected to the four major families,

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

In their room.

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