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?"

at her husband, then back with worry, "Isolde's upstairs. She said

glanced towards Vivienne,

Vivienne nodded.

she and Mr.

he could untie the

door, listening to

been

she lacked the courage and didn't know how to face her brother after

outside

Isolde's heart raced.

This wasn't her parents.

"Isolde!"

stood outside, not knocking or coming too

calling out casually, yet earnestly,

lip, unsure how to

hands tightened, her voice trembling, "Brother, I

you don't want to,

behind

deepest fears, "You know how I am. Issues need to be addressed. Avoidance only makes things worse." "Did

face drained of color. Percival's words frightened

hadn't misheard. He was referring to the incident where

the subject, especially in front

tried to forget,

in her mind, haunting her

shadow clinging

broke through again, hammering on Isolde's most dreaded nerve, "How

flung open the door separating

but burst into tears, shouting,

the one who added something to the

what came over me. I know you all might still suspect me, and I'm

startled by the commotion, were stopped by Vivienne

"Vivienne?"

Mr. Wolf

as Isolde vented until she collapsed

extending his hand, "I believe

her up, guiding her into the room to sit on a

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