The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 332

Donan paused for a moment. His silence made the air heavy

After a while, he began to speak using a slow and steady tone “Vivienne, on the way hem, I had a lot of time to think I might not be your biological father, but I’ve always considered you my own daughter This situation made me realize that with your mother gone, it’s my duty to protect you”

Vivienne didn’t respond. She waited for him to continue

Tve been too weak before, but I want to grow stronger Dorian glanced at Vivienne and Percival, moistening his lips before he continued. “Your grandma has returned to the countryside and I don’t have any immediate family left in Havenwood So, I’ve decided to move to Riverwood and start my own business”

As he ended. Donan turned to Cordelia with an apologetic look on his face “Cordelia, I’m sorry for making this decision without consulting you. You still have family in Havenwood and it isn’t far for me to decide this on my own

Cordelia’s face showed signs of anger. Do you see me at some sort of irrational woman?

Dorian quickly retorted. “No, you’ve always been a wonderful wife and mother”

Then don’t talk about what’s fair or not! When I married you, I became your family. Whatever decisions you make. Til support you take care of them I trust them”

des. my parents

After her outburst, Cordelia looked towards Vivienne “Although I don’t have any blood relation to Vienne, she’s always been there to protect on She’s done so much for behind the scenes. Now it’s our turn to protect her I agree with moving to Riverwood”

Thank you. Cordelia Donan looked truly touched

Vivienne watched them as a warm feeling flowed through her. After a moment, she spoke in the softest voice she could imagine: “Mom Dad you for my sake As long as you’re happy, I’m happy”

Dorian and Cordelia were taken aback. Their eyes widened in disbelief Vivienne, what did you just call us

*

Mom and Dad?

Had they misheard? Was this some sort of daydream?

Percival watched from the sidelines with a small smile playing on his lips.

wouldn’t have come easily to the young girl if she didn’t genuinely care for them. But Donan and Cordelia deserved to be Vivienne They were more deserving

Dad Vivienne spoke again. Im sorry for not calling

voice choked up as tears spilled from

knew how long he’d waited for Vivienne to call him dad

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it’s not too late. It’s just

more, but her voice began to fail her

I

as he laughed “Cordelia should we go find those people and get kidnapped again? | feel like I’m dreaming, i

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