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.

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

the guilt was real and

Isaiah are still downstairs. Aren't you

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

she stepped

Downstairs.

seeing Isolde follow Percival, relieved

greeted everyone in the family before finally approaching Vivienne and softly called out,

Mr. Wolf, and reassured, "It's good that you understand. Don't be too

right; Vivienne

"Babbling!"

attention to two cribs behind Vivienne, her eyes lighting up, "Ah, so these are Juliette and Isaiah, such adorable babies." Cecilia

new status, "Mom, get my savings.

she was no longer the

off, suggesting Isolde's sudden maturity, she went upstairs

already prepared gifts for

young

At the dinner table.

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.

"The grandparents on the other

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

the sentiment, "Your well-being is paramount. Take

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

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

connected to the

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

In their room.

forgot to tell you, I'm planning to ask Leopold