The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 101

Percival had already scooped up side before she even got close to Vivienne and then gave Inis a nod. This, you guys chat. I’m gonna take Isolde and Thaddeus to play”

Without waiting for a reply, he took off with solce

Hey bro, put me down! I wanna be with Vivienne Isolde was kicking her tiny legs in the air

Lately, her mom not only forbade her from going to the Hawthom family’s home but also badmouthed Vivienne in front of her. She was even encouraging her to ruin the relationship between Vivienne and her brother

Every time, she had to ignore all this as she charted in her heart. “I can’t hear. I can’t hear

She even thought about snitching on her mom to Richard because her mom was seriously getting on her nerves. Her ears were practically numb.

Today, she finally got the chance to hang out with Vivienne with the help of her brother, but

then her brother also did this.

She was boling med

“Behave” Percival tapped her little butt and gestured at Thomas, who then escorted a confused Thaddeus away

Percival knew Vivienne had something to discuss privately with Iris, so he offered to look after the kids.

Of course, he claimed to be babysitting, but in reality. Thomas was doing all the work.

Percival just stood there, keeping an eye on the two kids to make sure they didn’t run

rampant

Thaddeus was well-behaved and not naughty.

Even though he had already played a round in the playground, when Isolde arrived, he still happily accompanied her and played till she finally laughed, because he loved his little sister

the most.

and Iris found a bench to sit

degree of embarrassment and awkwardness. She hesitated for quite a

“Go ahead.”

you anything?” Vivienne added. “When my mom died, I was too young, so she didn’t leave much behind. So, over

didn’t hold much hope, but since her

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before she died, she wanted to ask

shook her head. She was very fond of her

was nearly violated, it was Evelyn who saved her, for which she had been forever

weak women back then, but she had the courage

phrase “weak woman” made

I don’t remember the details. I just remember the strength your mom suddenly displayed. She carried me and started

kicked out by your grandmother, maybe your mom wouldn’t have died so young. Also, this incident

There it was.

a price to pay for doing wrong.” Vivienne’s tone was

let the Hawthorn family off, but she

needed to

didn’t understand. But they didn’t need to; they just

family has already paid a price. Can you

lifted her eyes to look at Iris while pursing her lips. After a while, she took out her phone and opened up

a look

took the phone. Iris’ face turned sour as she watched Arabella apologize and clear things up while looking

leaving the hospital and then went to pick up Thaddeus from Imperial Blossom Nursery. She primarily used Facebook and Instagram since she lived

attacking me online and caused trouble at my house and Thaddeus’ school.” Vivienne spoke calmly, as if she were

shocked Beatrice hadn’t mentioned

directly at Iris. “Cordelia is usually the only one at home and Thaddeus is still

side eyed Ins. “Don’t think I’m heartless. Though this mess was caused by Arabella, Beatrice was also involved. Arabella is the adopted daughter of the Hawthorn family. If she screws up, it’s

but found

little girl she had once held in her arms had grown up. She was no longer the naive child who was easily swayed

aware of these things.” Itis confessed as

affection for her,

thought about where Arabella got all that money to stir