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.

She's never held you accountable. She's

was real and

still downstairs. Aren't you going

Juliette and Isaiah, hesitated but couldn't curb her

moment's pause, she stepped out of

Downstairs.

breathed a sigh of relief seeing Isolde follow Percival, relieved she had

everyone in the family before finally

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

right; 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 call you Auntie Isolde

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

she was no longer

laughed it off, suggesting Isolde's sudden maturity,

gifts for the

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

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

understand their wishes. Don't worry. I'll give them a call.

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

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

three days away at Rivenwood's

the four major families,

night before the christening, the Linklater family was bustling with preparations,

In their room.

forgot to tell you, I'm planning to ask Leopold to be the godfather tomorrow." Percival,