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.

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

was

and Isaiah are still downstairs. Aren't you going

Juliette and Isaiah, hesitated but couldn't curb

a moment's pause, she stepped out

Downstairs.

and Cecilia breathed a sigh of relief seeing Isolde follow Percival, relieved

before finally approaching Vivienne and softly called

briefed by Mr. Wolf, and reassured, "It's good that you understand. Don't be too

was right; Vivienne wasn't

"Babbling!"

"Ah, so these are Juliette and Isaiah, such adorable babies." Cecilia teased her,

the thought of her new status, "Mom, get my savings. I

she was no

sudden maturity, she went upstairs

family had already prepared gifts for the twins,

young

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.

nodded, but mentioned a concern, "The grandparents on

Don't worry. I'll give them a call. We parents will sort

Take care of

much concerned with formalities; as long as their parents were happy,

also set the date just three days away at Rivenwood's most

the four

was bustling with preparations, while one corner

In their room.

tell you, I'm planning to ask Leopold to be the godfather tomorrow." Percival,