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.

never held you accountable. She's your sister-in-law and cares for

the guilt was real and

are still downstairs. Aren't

the mention of Juliette and Isaiah, hesitated but couldn't curb

she stepped out

Downstairs.

relief seeing Isolde follow

greeted everyone in the family before finally approaching Vivienne

good that you understand. Don't be too hard on

Vivienne wasn't upset with

"Babbling!"

"Ah, so these are Juliette and

her new status, "Mom, get my savings. I want to

this family, she was

sudden maturity, she

had already prepared gifts

her young

At the dinner table.

Richard's face beamed with pride, "This is a grand celebration for the Ellington family. We'll invite everyone we can. It's going to be

"The grandparents on the

a call. We parents will sort

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

their parents were happy, that was enough. However, what surprised Vivienne was the

set the date just three

especially those connected to the four

the Linklater family was bustling with preparations, while one corner

In their room.

to tell you, I'm planning to ask Leopold