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.

of her again. She's never held you accountable. She's your sister-in-law and cares for you deeply." Isolde bit her lip, realizing perhaps she had

the guilt was real

still downstairs.

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

moment's pause, she stepped out of the

Downstairs.

relief seeing

before finally approaching

that you understand. Don't be too hard on yourself." Isolde

was right; Vivienne wasn't upset with

"Babbling!"

these are Juliette and Isaiah, such adorable babies." Cecilia teased her, smiling, "Juliette and Isaiah will have to call you Auntie

a child's heart, beamed at the thought of her new status, "Mom, get

family, she was no longer the

Isolde's sudden maturity, she went upstairs to

family had already prepared gifts for the twins,

young age,

At the dinner table.

and Richard's face beamed with pride, "This is a

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

smiled confidently, "We understand their wishes. Don't worry. I'll give them a call. We parents will sort it out. You two focus

is paramount. Take care of Vivienne and the kids.

formalities; as long as their parents were happy, that was enough. However, what surprised Vivienne was the parents' unanimous agreement

set the date just three days away

the four major families, were

before the christening, the Linklater family was bustling

In their room.

Wolf, I forgot to tell you, I'm planning