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.

stood 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 sister-in-law and cares for you deeply." Isolde bit her lip,

guilt was real and

"Juliette and Isaiah are still

and Isaiah,

pause, she stepped out

Downstairs.

seeing Isolde follow

finally approaching

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

Vivienne wasn't

"Babbling!"

lighting up, "Ah, so these are Juliette and Isaiah, such adorable babies." Cecilia teased her,

status, "Mom, get my savings. I want to give Juliette and Isaiah a big

was no longer

laughed it off, suggesting Isolde's sudden maturity, she went upstairs to retrieve the

family had already prepared gifts

young age,

At the dinner table.

pride, "This is a grand celebration for the Ellington family. We'll

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

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

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

parents were happy, that was enough. However, what surprised Vivienne was the parents' unanimous agreement on the

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

connected to the four major families, were all

family was bustling with preparations, while one corner remained serene

In their room.

to tell you, I'm planning to ask Leopold to be the godfather tomorrow." Percival, taken aback, hadn't linked Leopold with