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.

yet feeling it inappropriate, she simply sighed, "Mom, I'm not you. I'm married, am I not

was her and

gift from above, sooner or

prepared,

their time as just the two of them

Sasha, "..."

indeed

couldn't calm my racing heart for a long time.

precision, often knowing their conditions better than they did

when it came to pregnancy, she

everyone's body reacts

changes during pregnancy and their impact on emotions are normal, but if it affects your

get home, remove

Vivienne nodded.

forgot, Mr. Wolf wouldn't let it

was enough to show how taken aback Mr.

thirties should be common, yet for Mr. Wolf, it seemed

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

unsure how to break the news, simply replied, "I'm fine, dad. There's no need to

anxiety deepened, looking towards Sasha for answers, his

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

sigh in relief when the

going to

to leave the explanations

chair, sipping tea. Seeing Vivienne approach, he smiled warmly,

still away,

teacup in front of her when Yorick stopped her, "That tea is invigorating; you shouldn't

it.

the butler, he ordered, "Bring a warm glass of milk for

Vivienne, "..."

tea won't

moment's thought, she added, "Nor

can't take any chances. This is the Linklater

but ask, curious, "Grandpa, how did you figure it out when even my

not know medicine, but I understand

happiness was unmistakable. Only a joyful surprise could