The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

"I'm off to get some remedies."

Hearing Sasha's words, Percival couldn't help but let out a chuckle that he tried in vain to suppress!

Vivienne then turned her puzzled gaze towards her mother, "Mom, what's this mysterious talk between you and Mr. Wolf all about? I'm fine, why the need for medicine?"

Sasha looked at her daughter, a mix of sympathy and exasperation in her eyes, "Have you forgotten all the medical knowledge I've taught you?"

Vivienne, "..."

Wasn't she well aware of her own body's condition?

Seeing Vivienne's expression, Sasha realized she hadn't considered that aspect at all and gave her a hint, "Haven't your cycles been off this month?"

Vivienne was taken aback.

Then, quickly placing her right fingertips on her left wrist, she felt her pulse. It was smooth, with tiny bubbles moving slowly through her veins - a subtle but unmistaken sign of a slippery pulse. Vivienne, "..."

Was she pregnant?

She hadn't noticed herself.

Seeing her reaction, Sasha spoke out somewhat helplessly, "Your irregular lifestyle and, well, your husband's enthusiasm, I understand you're young, but you should take it easy, especially during these first three months."

Vivienne found herself speechless.

The couple, newlywed, indeed had been indulgent.

Thinking back, it must have been that night, a month ago, during her parents' grand anniversary celebration.

No wonder Mr. Wolf had such a big reaction at the hospital; not even she had considered this possibility.

Nor had she thought she'd be expecting at such a crucial time.

As someone who's been through it all, Sasha couldn't help but snort, "Shocked, or is it the marvel of a new life inside you that's so bewildering?"

When she had found out about her own pregnancy, the reaction was similar.

On a mission, she couldn't believe that the body, which a second ago was focused on combat, was now harboring a tiny life, a beautiful result of her love.

The surprise and shock had almost brought her to tears.

her own experiences onto her, wanting to laugh yet feeling it inappropriate, she simply sighed, "Mom,

her and

above, sooner

been mentally prepared, just not

just celebrated their marriage, their time as just the

Sasha, "..."

raised is indeed for

nightmare last night and couldn't

could diagnose patients with precision, often knowing their conditions better

came to pregnancy, she felt

all, everyone's body

frowning slightly, "Hormonal changes during pregnancy and their impact on emotions are normal,

resorting to elimination, "When you get home, remove any strongly scented items from the room, and keep

Vivienne nodded.

she forgot, Mr.

was enough to show how taken aback Mr. Wolf

a parent in one's thirties should be common, yet for Mr. Wolf, it seemed like a miraculous

he rushed over, "My dear, how are you feeling? Is there any

break the news, simply replied, "I'm

deepened, looking towards Sasha for answers, his eyes betraying

unable to bear his worry, reassured him with a look, "Relax, Vivienne's fine. You're going to be a

about to sigh in relief when the news made

to

exclamation, Vivienne decided to leave the explanations to her

tea. Seeing

Mr. Wolf still

down, about to lift the teacup in front of her when Yorick stopped her, "That tea is invigorating; you shouldn't

it.

butler, he ordered, "Bring a warm glass

Vivienne, "..."

won't affect

moment's thought, she added, "Nor the

we can't take any chances. This is the Linklater family's first grandchild;

ask, curious, "Grandpa, how did you figure

an eyebrow, "I may not know medicine,

joyful surprise could make such a