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.

stood up, 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 had been

the guilt was real

mentioned, "Juliette and Isaiah are still

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

moment's pause, she stepped out of

Downstairs.

Cecilia breathed a sigh of relief seeing Isolde

everyone in the family before finally approaching Vivienne and

"It's good that you understand. Don't be too hard on yourself." Isolde obediently

right; Vivienne wasn't

"Babbling!"

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

a child's heart, beamed at the thought of her new status, "Mom, get my savings. I want

she was

sudden maturity, she went upstairs to

prepared gifts for the twins, except

young

At the dinner table.

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

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

I'll give them a call. We parents will sort it out. You two

well-being is paramount. Take care of Vivienne and the kids. Leave

much concerned with formalities; as long as their parents were happy, that was enough. However, what surprised Vivienne

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

connected to the four major families, were

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

In their room.

to tell you, I'm planning