The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

The herbal concoction was brought over, and Vivienne just needed a whiff to identify the ingredients, their primary functions, how effective they were, when they would take effect, and what benefits they held

for her...

But, she didn't want to drink it.

She wasn't a fan of taking medicine, something only her mom and Mr. Wolf were privy to.

Vivienne felt her stomach churn at the thought, pinching the bridge of her nose, "Mr. Wolf, can I skip this one? Look at me, do I look like someone who's under the weather?"

Percival knew her too well, understanding that his words might not sway her decision. He even anticipated that she might dispose of the medicine at the slightest hint of an opportunity. Only mentioning her mother would do the trick.

"Mom made me promise before we got back, insisting that you can't skip this medicine."

Vivienne choked, squinting at Percival with a double meaning, "Mr. Wolf, whose expertise do you trust more, my medical skills or my mom's insistence?"

"I trust myself."

Percival pursed his lips, a rare blush adorning his handsome face, "The other night, I might have gotten a bit carried away. If anything happened to the baby... Vivienne, you know what I mean."

Vivienne, "..."

Mr. Wolf's unexpected move caught her off guard.

Knowing how she couldn't resist his softer side, how could she refuse now?

Seeing Vivienne silent, Percival chuckled and brought the medicine closer, but before handing it to her, he took it upon himself to sip half of it.

Vivienne froze, watching Mr. Wolf down half the bowl without so much as a grimace.

She couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time; Mr. Wolf was really going all out to get her to take her medicine.

"Mr. Wolf, this is meant for pregnant women, not a poison test. What good does it do if you drink it?"

Percival shook his head, indicating he was fine, "I checked with the pharmacist. These are all nourishing ingredients; it won't harm anyone else who drinks it." Vivienne had no doubts that if drinking this medicine could relieve even a fraction of her discomfort, Mr. Wolf wouldn't hesitate for a second.

was there

from Mr. Wolf, she

Percival stared, momentarily stunned.

had prepared some sugar and

the strawberry cheesecake to chase away the bitter taste, then looked up inquisitively, "Mr.

about when you were a kid. You never liked taking your medicine back

flickered in Vivienne's eyes, a hint of mischief, "Mr. Wolf,

undeniable love, "If it weren't for you, I might have dedicated my life to

him closer, "That won't do. You can

clasped her hand, fingers intertwining, "So, I guess I'm quite lucky. Maybe

and Vivienne's cheeks flushed

is the graveyard

Wolf had indeed

suddenly remembered something she had to do the next day, looking up, "Tomorrow, I need to stop by Dorian's place. With Leopold around, I should be fine on my own. I'm afraid if you

keep the news under wraps, they needed

senses and experience,

he finally spoke, "Let Thomas accompany you. Otherwise, I won't

Vivienne nodded.

was already a significant

was already waiting at the door. Vivienne grabbed her bag, ready to head out when Percival

on helping her put it on, "It's

eyed her already layered attire and then the moderately

her a thermal bag, "Here's some calming soup and some fresh fruits. Have

Vivienne, "..."

because she was pregnant, treating her

the "snack pack" in hand, Vivienne looked at Percival, "I'm off

watching

the Brooks family, Vivienne made a detour to the

thinking it was the only new item that had appeared

food container, he sneakily glanced at it, "Vivienne, what tasty treats did you

"Do you want some?"