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.

in front of her again. She's never held you accountable.

the guilt was real and

then mentioned, "Juliette and Isaiah are still downstairs. Aren't

of Juliette and Isaiah, hesitated but couldn't

a moment's pause, she stepped out

Downstairs.

Cecilia breathed a sigh of relief seeing Isolde follow

greeted everyone in the family before finally approaching Vivienne and softly

that you understand.

right; Vivienne wasn't upset

"Babbling!"

these are Juliette and

new status, "Mom, get my savings. I want to give Juliette and Isaiah

this family, she was no longer the

laughed it off, suggesting Isolde's sudden maturity, she

family had already prepared gifts for

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. We'll invite everyone

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

them a call. We parents will sort

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

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

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

elite, especially those connected to the four major

family was bustling with preparations, while one corner remained serene

In their room.

Wolf, I forgot to tell you, I'm planning to