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.

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, realizing perhaps she had been overthinking

guilt was real

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

and Isaiah, hesitated but couldn't curb

pause, she stepped out of

Downstairs.

Cecilia breathed a sigh of relief seeing

before finally approaching

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

right; Vivienne wasn't

"Babbling!"

of a baby drew Isolde's attention to two cribs behind Vivienne, her eyes lighting up, "Ah, so these are Juliette and

child's heart, beamed at the thought of her new status, "Mom, get my savings. I want to give Juliette and Isaiah a big red

she was no longer the

Isolde's sudden maturity, she went

already prepared gifts for the twins, except

her young age, traditions

At the dinner table.

celebration, and Richard's face beamed with pride, "This is a grand celebration for the Ellington family. We'll

nodded, but mentioned a concern, "The grandparents on the other

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

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

wasn't much concerned with formalities; as long as their parents were

the date just three days away at

elite, especially those connected to the four major

the christening, the Linklater family was bustling

In their room.

lounged comfortably, idly playing with the twins, when she suddenly mentioned, "Mr. Wolf, I forgot to tell you, I'm