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.

this, Vivienne knew her mother was projecting her own experiences onto her, wanting to laugh yet feeling it inappropriate, she simply sighed, "Mom, I'm not you. I'm married, am

and Mr.

gift from above, sooner

been mentally prepared, just

had just celebrated their marriage, their time as just

Sasha, "..."

daughter raised is indeed for

last night and couldn't calm my racing heart for

doctor, she could diagnose patients with precision, often

pregnancy,

all, everyone's body reacts

again, frowning slightly, "Hormonal changes during pregnancy and their impact on emotions are normal, but if it affects

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

Vivienne nodded.

she forgot, Mr.

show how taken aback Mr.

yet for Mr. Wolf, it seemed like a

he rushed over, "My dear, how

the news, simply replied, "I'm

anxiety deepened, looking towards Sasha for answers, his

worry, reassured him with a look, "Relax, Vivienne's fine. You're going

about to sigh in relief when the

going to

to leave the

sat in an oak chair, sipping tea. Seeing Vivienne approach, he smiled warmly, inviting her

Wolf still away, and

Vivienne sat down, about to lift the teacup in front of her when Yorick stopped her, "That tea is invigorating;

it.

ordered, "Bring a

Vivienne, "..."

won't affect

thought, she added, "Nor the

tea away, adamant, "Still, we can't take any chances. This is the Linklater family's

a drink, Vivienne couldn't help but ask, curious, "Grandpa, how did you figure it

not know

his happiness was unmistakable. Only a joyful surprise could make such a composed man show his feelings so openly." "Grandpa, your experience truly