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.

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,

guilt was real and

Isaiah are still downstairs. Aren't you

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

she stepped out of the

Downstairs.

breathed a sigh of relief seeing Isolde follow Percival, relieved

greeted everyone in the family before finally approaching

reassured, "It's good that you understand. Don't

was right; Vivienne wasn't upset

"Babbling!"

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

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

she was

it off, suggesting Isolde's sudden maturity, she went upstairs to retrieve

prepared gifts for the

young age,

At the dinner table.

beamed with pride, "This is a

but mentioned a concern, "The grandparents on the other

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

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

She wasn't much concerned with formalities; as long as their parents were happy, that was enough. However, what surprised Vivienne was the parents' unanimous agreement

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

those connected to the four major families, were

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

In their room.

I'm planning to ask