The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 289

From the moment Richard saw her, a wide grin spread across his face. Any discomfort he’d felt seemed to evaporate instantly “Seeing you, my dear girl, seems to chase away all my aches and pain

My dear girl, you just performed a procedure on me yesterday, and here you are checking in on me again Your thoughtfulness and kindness are unmatched. I’m truly blessed to have you as my granddaughter–in–law.”

The old man couldn’t help but sing Vivienne’s praises, making Ryan, who was standing off to the side, visibly uncomfortable Yet he kept his mouth shut

Thanks to Vivienne, he was now stuck working as a security guard at the Ellington Group, a job he found as enjoyable as a root canal

“Isn’t that the truth?” Cecilia chuckled as she took Vivienne’s hand with a sense of pride that bordered on boastful. “Percival truly hit the jackpot with you. I have no idea where his good luck comes from

Percival, who had been lingering in the crowd, cast his eyes toward Aaron, who was trailing behind Vivienne like a lost puppy

Ever since the reunion banquet, Aaron had been practically glued to Vivienne’s side How could he let a man follow his fiancée from the Brooks Mansion to the hospital?

“Vivienne Percival called out as he strode toward her With a dramatic sigh, he pulled her into his embrace Tm so tired”

With a sly smile. Vivienne replied. ‘I’ll feed you something later as a reward

Percival’s fatigue seemed to instantly evaporate.

“Enough” Baron interjected, casting a scowl at Percival This isn’t the place for public displays of affection Vivienne hasn’t even officially become your wife yet

Despite having recently undergone surgery, Richard was still full of energy. He quickly jumped to their defense “Baron, what are you implying? Are you trying to upset met Vivienne is already a part of our family. That’s a fact that no one can change. If you insist on objecting. I’m ready to fight you on this

Richard looked as though he were about to leap out of bed, so Cecilia quickly reached out to calm him “Dad, you need to take it easy You’re still recovering from your

surgery

like someone who had just been operated on. He was livelier than men half his age.

soothed him in an attempt to steer the conversation back on track: “We’ve apprehended the person who attacked you. He ingested

awake, we’ll know

say that he was actually the target, Richard had already pieced together the

eyes swept over the gathered crowd. “I

gaze to Vivienne. “The person who wanted to harm

signs pointed to someone from the Ellington family as

Vivienne nodded “Possibly”

fell silent Fiona, standing in the crowd, looked away to hide

Cathy snapped and crossed her arms in agitation “Are you suggesting someone among us wanted to

was not solely directed at Vivienne

bad to happen to Percival. We might not have been waiting on him hand and foot when he was in his wheelchair, but we

at Cathy’s harsh demeanor “Vivienne was only stating that they’ve caught the person responsible

need for you to get

realizing his implications, angrily turned away

exchange, taking note of everyone’s reactions

the interrogation to Vivienne and Percival. The rest of you don’t need to stress over

“Vivienne, stay with me. I could use some company”

favoritism was clear as day, and it wisibly irked the other members of the Ellington family. But there was nothing they

the room. Vivienne stepped out into the

things going?”

frustration Nothing. They’re fearless. Each one

leads behind

ordered, her voice

am Matthew responded