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.

in front of her again. She's never held you accountable. She's your sister-in-law and cares for

guilt was real and

mentioned, "Juliette and Isaiah are still downstairs. Aren't you going to see

of Juliette and Isaiah, hesitated but couldn't curb her

she stepped out

Downstairs.

a sigh of relief seeing Isolde follow

finally approaching Vivienne and softly called out,

nodded, already briefed by Mr. Wolf, and reassured, "It's good that you understand. Don't be too hard

Vivienne wasn't upset

"Babbling!"

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

thought of her new status, "Mom, get my savings. I want

family, she was no

Cecilia laughed it off, suggesting Isolde's sudden maturity, she

prepared gifts

her young age,

At the dinner table.

"This is a grand

a concern, "The grandparents on the

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

charge, Nathan echoed the sentiment, "Your well-being is paramount. Take care of Vivienne and

their parents were happy, that was enough. However, what surprised

the date just three days away at Rivenwood's most luxurious hotel, renting

the four major families, were all

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

In their room.

I forgot to tell you, I'm planning