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.

"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

the guilt was

mentioned, "Juliette and Isaiah are still

Juliette and

she stepped out of the

Downstairs.

seeing Isolde follow Percival, relieved she

everyone in the family before finally approaching Vivienne

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

Vivienne wasn't upset

"Babbling!"

are Juliette and Isaiah, such adorable babies." Cecilia teased her, smiling, "Juliette and Isaiah will have to call you Auntie

status, "Mom, get my savings. I want to give

this family, she was no longer the

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

prepared gifts for

her young

At the dinner table.

is a grand celebration for the

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

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

charge, Nathan echoed the sentiment, "Your well-being is paramount. Take care of Vivienne

wasn't much concerned with formalities; as long as their parents were happy,

but they also set the date just three days away at Rivenwood's most luxurious hotel, renting out

to the four major families, were

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

In their room.

I'm planning to ask Leopold to be the godfather tomorrow." Percival, taken aback, hadn't linked Leopold with such a