Arthur choked on his words, momentarily unsure of where to throw his support.

Percival stepped in to clear the air, "Dad, Vivienne and I will be back by evening."

Vivienne glanced at him, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

Mr. Wolf had awakened and was staying here?

Percival explained, "The house is still a mess, and we haven't got around to getting all the baby stuff. A baby shower after a month isn't too late." Arthur's face lit up, "Right, right, the baby shower! I'll have the invitations sent out immediately. I'll draft them tonight."

His resentment towards Percival dissipated.

He had regrets about his daughter's wedding.

This time, at his grandchildren's baby shower, he was determined to make it right.

The Ellington family.

As Percival and Vivienne entered the living room with the kids, Richard's teacup crashed to the floor.

Despite decades of hardship, his eyes reddened at that moment.

Percival knelt before Richard, his expression somber, "Grandpa, I'm sorry for worrying you."

Vivienne, holding the twins, had a reserved look in her eyes.

Was she overthinking it?

Mr. Wolf seemed different since waking up.

Nathan and Cecilia came down the stairs upon hearing the commotion, tears of joy streaming down their faces at the sight of Percival.

Richard helped him up, sighing, "What's all this? It's good you're awake."

"Your concern should be for Vivienne. She's taken on too much for you."

Percival nodded, looking towards Vivienne with a mix of deep affection and guilt.

But above all, her love for him was undeniable.

Vivienne responded with a smile.

Mr. Wolf was still her Mr. Wolf, unchanged.

Percival looked around and then at Cecilia, "Mom, where's Isolde?"

with worry, "Isolde's upstairs. She said she

glanced towards Vivienne, "I'll

Vivienne nodded.

and Mr. Wolf

the

Isolde stood by the door, listening to the noises

have been downstairs

lacked the courage and didn't know how to face

outside

Isolde's heart raced.

This wasn't her parents.

"Isolde!"

not knocking or

out casually,

bit her lip,

hands tightened, her voice trembling, "Brother, I don't want to come out

sharpened slightly, "Is it that you don't want to, or are you

trembled behind

his words striking her deepest fears, "You know how I am. Issues need to be addressed.

color. Percival's words

to the incident where she had

subject, especially

to

mind, haunting her nightly with that

a shadow clinging

on Isolde's most dreaded nerve, "How have I taught

open the door

burst into

who added

understand what came over me. I know you all might still suspect me, and I'm aware." "Why won't you believe me, why won't

commotion, were stopped by Vivienne from

"Vivienne?"

glanced upstairs, "Mom, Dad, Mr. Wolf knows what

until she collapsed on

did he approach, extending

up, guiding her into

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