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.

wanting to laugh yet feeling it inappropriate, she simply sighed, "Mom, I'm not you. I'm

and Mr. Wolf's

above,

mentally prepared,

their time as just the two of them had

Sasha, "..."

raised is indeed for someone else's

last night and couldn't

doctor, she could diagnose patients with precision, often knowing their conditions better than

to pregnancy, she

everyone's

Sasha paused, then checked Vivienne's pulse again, frowning slightly, "Hormonal changes during pregnancy and their impact on emotions are normal, but if it affects your physical

get home, remove any strongly scented items from the room, and keep your lotions and

Vivienne nodded.

if she forgot, Mr. Wolf

was enough to show how taken aback

be common, yet for Mr. Wolf, it seemed like a miraculous

Arthur paced back and forth anxiously. Seeing Vivienne emerge, he rushed over, "My

how to break the news, simply replied, "I'm

looking towards Sasha for answers, his

unable to bear his worry, reassured him with a look,

relief when the news made

to

exclamation, Vivienne decided to leave the explanations

the living room, Yorick sat in an oak chair, sipping tea. Seeing Vivienne approach, he smiled

Wolf still

teacup in front of her when Yorick stopped her, "That tea is

it.

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

Vivienne, "..."

tea won't

a moment's thought, she added,

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

curious, "Grandpa, how

raised an eyebrow, "I may not know medicine, but

that Ellington boy came over, he was anxious but his happiness was unmistakable. Only a joyful surprise could make such a composed man show