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?"

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

glanced towards Vivienne, "I'll

Vivienne nodded.

she and

untie the knot that

Isolde stood by the door, listening to the noises below, her lips pale from

been downstairs with her

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

footsteps outside grew

Isolde's heart raced.

This wasn't her parents.

"Isolde!"

knocking or coming too

calling out casually,

bit her lip, unsure how

I don't want to come out

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

trembled behind

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

of color.

the incident where she

family tiptoed around the subject, especially in

had tried to

in her mind, haunting her nightly with that voice praising her, "Well

shadow clinging

again, hammering on Isolde's most dreaded nerve,

open the

but burst into tears,

who

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

and Cecilia, startled by the commotion,

"Vivienne?"

glanced upstairs, "Mom, Dad, Mr. Wolf knows what he's

silently as Isolde vented until she collapsed on the ground, gasping

extending his hand,

guiding her into the room

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