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 she had been overthinking

guilt was real

still downstairs. Aren't you going to

caught off guard by the mention of Juliette and Isaiah, hesitated but couldn't curb her curiosity about

a moment's pause, she stepped out of the

Downstairs.

a sigh of relief seeing Isolde follow Percival,

everyone in the family before finally approaching Vivienne and softly

Mr. Wolf, and reassured, "It's good that you

Vivienne wasn't upset

"Babbling!"

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

new status, "Mom,

was no

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

had already prepared gifts for

her young age,

At the dinner table.

brought 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 can. It's

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

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

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

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

over the phone, but they also set the date just three days away at

elite, especially those connected to the

christening, the Linklater family was bustling with preparations,

In their room.

suddenly mentioned, "Mr. Wolf, I forgot to tell you, I'm planning to ask Leopold to be the godfather tomorrow." Percival, taken aback,