The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Vivienne nodded thoughtfully. It seemed that the entity within Jasper had a consciousness after all.

Gracefully setting the cup down, Vesper continued to instruct Vivienne, “Make sure you visit your grandfather on the ninth of every month. Take note of every pulse, remember it, and record it. Find the pattern. If you want to rid Jasper of this thing entirely, it will take a considerable amount of time.”

“I understand. Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Linklater,” Vivienne replied with a polite nod, though her eyes betrayed a flicker of determination.

Percival approached with his smartphone in hand. “Would you mind if we exchanged contact details, Mr. Linklater? In case anything else happens with Jasper, we could reach you promptly.”

“I do mind,” Vesper curtly refused, his aloof demeanor mirroring Vivienne’s when they first met.

Unperturbed, Percival simply said, “I just wish to be able to reach out for help when necessary.”

“Your fiancée is more than capable. The title of Specter Healer isn’t just for show,” Vesper said, nodding towards Vivienne with a hint of pride.

Vivienne blinked in surprise. “You know of me?”

“Of course. We’re both in the medical field. Who hasn’t heard of the Specter Healer?”

“Compared to you, my achievements are modest. I insist, please, could you share a way to contact you?” Vivienne did not want to miss the opportunity to connect with this enigmatic figure.

Vesper remained steadfast in his refusal. “My consultancy fees are steep, Mr. Perez. Make sure the payment is transferred to my account. Here’s my account number.”

Yuri accepted the card with both hands. “Of course.”

Vivienne and Percival exchanged a look, realizing Vesper had no intention of leaving any trace behind.

Upon examining the card, Vivienne found nothing but Vesper’s name. No leads.

This man was definitely more than he seemed.

Just then, Natalia and Yasmine burst in from preschool, making a beeline for Vivienne.

“Vivienne!” They chorused, wrapping her in a tight hug.

Vesper watched the scene, a burst of laughter breaking on his usually impassive face.

his laughter, the girls released Vivienne and sidled up to

at, munchkins?” Vesper

head, Natalia glanced at Percival and then back at Vesper. “I used to think Percival was the most handsome man ever, but you’re even more

Percival is now

and Percival feigned a

playfully asking, ‘Am I not

reassuring gaze, ‘Of course you

about the girls’ opinions

beside his daughters, “Girls, where

shouted

about looks ranking, not my place at

“Yeah, fourth,” Natalia reaffirmed.

second, but now there’s Vesper,” Yasmine

beats me?” Yuri

Uncle Fredrick,

stay away from my

sneezed mightily and turned up the heat in his

the playful girls, Vivienne was growing

pairs of intricately made shoes from his bag. They were handcrafted with gold laces, exuding a modern chic

into the shoes, designed to protect

like these shoes, Natalia,

Mommy has painted. Vesper, can

agreed. “Yes, please

the side.

on their feet,

yours, a thank you

protest.

kids, Mr. and Mrs. Perez. No interference,” Vesper insisted as he ruffled

fondness, Yuri and Zelda did not press

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