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.

looking at Isolde, "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 deeply." Isolde bit her lip, realizing perhaps she

was real

and Isaiah are still downstairs. Aren't you going to

Juliette and Isaiah, hesitated but couldn't curb

pause, she

Downstairs.

sigh of relief seeing Isolde follow

finally approaching Vivienne and softly called out,

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

was right; Vivienne wasn't upset with

"Babbling!"

behind Vivienne, her eyes lighting up, "Ah, so these are Juliette and Isaiah, such

her new status, "Mom, get my

she was

sudden maturity, she

already prepared gifts for the twins, except

her young age, traditions

At the dinner table.

the twins' upcoming christening celebration, and Richard's face beamed with pride, "This is a grand celebration for the Ellington family.

on the other side

them a

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

their parents were happy, that was enough.

the phone, but they also set the date just three days away at Rivenwood's

especially those connected to the four major

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

In their room.

mentioned, "Mr. Wolf, I forgot to tell you, I'm planning to ask Leopold to be the godfather tomorrow." Percival, taken aback, hadn't linked Leopold with such a role,