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.

front of her again. She's never held you accountable. She's your sister-in-law and cares for you deeply." Isolde bit

was real

then mentioned, "Juliette and Isaiah are still

and Isaiah, hesitated but couldn't curb her curiosity about

moment's pause, she stepped

Downstairs.

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

the family before finally approaching Vivienne and softly

and reassured, "It's good that

was right; Vivienne

"Babbling!"

of a baby drew Isolde's attention to two 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 have to call

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

was

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

family had already prepared gifts

her young age,

At the dinner table.

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

nodded, but mentioned a concern, "The grandparents on the other side

a call. We parents will sort it out. You

is paramount. Take care of Vivienne and the kids. Leave the rest to

formalities; as long as their parents were happy,

they also set the date just three days away at Rivenwood's most luxurious hotel,

to the four major families,

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

In their room.

Wolf, I forgot to tell you, I'm planning to ask Leopold to be