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.

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

guilt was real

then mentioned, "Juliette and Isaiah are still

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

pause, she stepped

Downstairs.

relief seeing Isolde follow Percival, relieved she

greeted everyone in the family before finally approaching

"It's good that you understand. Don't

right; Vivienne wasn't upset with

"Babbling!"

behind Vivienne, her eyes lighting up, "Ah, so these are Juliette and Isaiah, such adorable babies." Cecilia teased her, smiling, "Juliette and Isaiah

thought of her new status, "Mom, get

she was no longer

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

gifts for the

young

At the dinner table.

twins' upcoming christening celebration, and Richard's face beamed with pride, "This is a

but mentioned a concern, "The grandparents on

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

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

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

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

the four major families,

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

In their room.

when she suddenly mentioned, "Mr. Wolf, I forgot to tell you, I'm planning to ask Leopold to