The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Percy, with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, guided Vivienne to a quaint little boutique, where a display of fluffy, bunny-eared headbands caught their attention. The pure white, velvet headband, with its cute upright ears, looked like something out of a fairy tale, designed to charm and delight.

Grabbing one, Percy turned to Vivienne, his eyes glimmering with amusement.

Vivienne, however, was unimpressed. "Not my style," she said curtly, already moving to explore the rest of the shop.

Percy caught her wrist gently, his voice light and teasing, "I bet Isolde would adore this. I'll get it for her."

A flush crept up Vivienne's cheeks, her embarrassment palpable. "You're becoming quite the joker," she remarked, half-annoyed, half-amused.

Percy just ruffled her hair affectionately and steered her through the maze of the shop.

Next, he picked up a plush toy, covered in green fur and with an odd, yet endearing shape, and handed it to Vivienne.

"It's soft," she commented, holding it. Yet, the toy didn't pique her interest.

"Another gift for Isolde, then," Percy said as he tossed it into their basket, his tone still cheerful.

Vivienne looked puzzled. "Did you upset Isolde or something?"

Percy shook his head, laughing. "Nope. Just figured whatever doesn't catch your fancy might as well go to Isolde."

air, seemingly casual yet loaded with an unspoken

feeling a mix of confusion and a hint of jealousy, suggested, "Let's move on. This place

gaze lingered on Vivienne, filled with an unspoken depth. He sighed softly, his attempt to uncover another side of Vivienne seemingly thwarted once again. Leading the way, Vivienne's eyes scanned the

it on the second floor, she quickened her pace, with Percy

jewelry section?" he asked,

bracelets," Vivienne replied smoothly, though her eyes were set on the

a cheerful clerk greeted them. Both Vivienne and Percy browsed silently, their gazes locked

heart, while she tapped her fingers lightly, pondering the perfect, discreet

caught Vivienne's attention, its simplicity appealing

beads that tinkled softly. "Let's try this one for Vivienne," he suggested to the clerk. Vivienne smiled at Percy, their thoughts surprisingly aligned. "Mr. Wolf, this one's perfect. You can handle the

Vivienne to wait, Percy went to finalize the sale, leaving her to

Vivienne's youthful appearance but remained professional, offering to showcase their diamond ring

cutting straight

commission a custom ring, leaving the employee momentarily speechless. Despite Promise being a

and a pen? I need to adjust my design," Vivienne asked,

from a

spree to the pursuit of

dream ring encapsulated the