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.

never held you accountable.

the guilt was real and

Isaiah are still downstairs. Aren't you going to

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

she stepped out of

Downstairs.

of relief seeing Isolde

in the family before finally approaching

good that you

right; Vivienne wasn't upset

"Babbling!"

sound 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

still with a child's heart, beamed at the thought of her new status, "Mom, get my savings. I want

was

Isolde's sudden maturity,

already prepared gifts for the twins, except for

young age,

At the dinner table.

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

grandparents on the other side are also

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

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

formalities; as long as their parents were happy, that was enough. However,

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 floors due to the extensive guest

those connected to the four major families, were

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

In their room.

comfortably, idly playing with the twins, when she suddenly mentioned, "Mr. Wolf, I forgot to tell you, I'm planning to ask Leopold to be the godfather tomorrow."