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.

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

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 about the

moment's pause, she

Downstairs.

of relief seeing

before finally approaching Vivienne

briefed by Mr. Wolf, and reassured, "It's good that you

was right; Vivienne wasn't upset

"Babbling!"

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,

"Mom, get my savings. I want

this family, she was no

Isolde's sudden maturity,

family had already prepared gifts for the twins, except

her young age,

At the dinner table.

brought up the twins' upcoming christening celebration, and 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

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

a call. We parents will sort it out. You

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

wasn't much concerned with formalities; as long as their parents

set the date just three days away at Rivenwood's most luxurious hotel, renting out several floors

to the four major families, were

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

In their room.

tell you, I'm planning to ask Leopold to be the