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.

you accountable.

the guilt was real and

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

and Isaiah, hesitated but couldn't

a moment's pause, she stepped out of the

Downstairs.

of relief seeing Isolde follow Percival, relieved she had come

the family before finally approaching

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

was right; Vivienne wasn't upset with

"Babbling!"

behind Vivienne, her eyes lighting up, "Ah, so these are Juliette

heart, beamed at the thought of her new status, "Mom, get my

family, she was no

suggesting Isolde's sudden maturity, she went upstairs

prepared gifts for the twins,

young

At the dinner table.

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

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

them a call. We parents will sort it

sentiment, "Your well-being is paramount. Take care of Vivienne and the kids. Leave

smiled back. She wasn't much concerned with formalities; as long as their parents were happy, that was enough. However, what surprised

three

those connected to the four major

the Linklater family was bustling

In their room.

with the twins, when she suddenly mentioned, "Mr. Wolf, I forgot to tell you, I'm planning to ask