The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Cordelia couldn't stand people talking about Vivienne in such a manner, but the news of the child's illness also pained her heart.

"Delilah, what happened to Flynn is something none of us wanted. Besides, it was me who shamelessly asked Vivienne to treat Flynn. Why would she harm him? She wouldn't even know who Flynn is." Seeing this, Delilah's eyes reddened with anger, a flash of hatred passing through her gaze, "Sis, have you lost your mind? Are you really going to prioritize someone who's practically a stranger over your own sister?"

"Don't you dare speak about Vivienne that way!"

This time, Cordelia was genuinely furious.

Vivienne had remained silent, simply watching to see how long Delilah could keep up her act. It seemed she was proving Dorian's words right: the Wilson family always took advantage of Cordelia's soft heart to use her.

Stepping forward, Vivienne reassured Cordelia, "I'm fine."

Then, turning to Delilah with a calm tone, she said, "I'll see Flynn's treatment through to the end. He'll be alright."

Delilah turned her head away, scoffing, "Flynn has less than a month left. Don't think you can torture him any longer. I won't let you."

Vivienne countered directly, "If you don't let me treat him, then he truly will only have a month left."

Delilah was speechless.

Cordelia seized the moment to mediate, unable to bear seeing her sister upset, "Delilah, you haven't seen what Vivienne is capable of. If anyone in this world can save Flynn, it's her."

Delilah, feeling cornered even by Cordelia, realized she had no choice but to relent, especially with nowhere else to turn.

Cordelia, knowing her sister's spoiled nature since childhood, believed smoothing things over would solve the issue.

After casting an apologetic glance at Vivienne, she declared, "Alright, Vivienne will continue with Flynn's treatment. If you're uncomfortable coming to the hospital, I'll go in your place. You've been by Flynn's side every day, you're wearing yourself out."

Delilah remained silent, which Cordelia took as agreement.

Eager to avoid any further conflict between the two, Cordelia, caught between her adopted daughter and her long-lost sister, sought a middle ground.

Vivienne nodded, accepting the decision as a favor to Cordelia.

glance at her son on the bed and wiping away her tears, followed Cordelia

outside as Vivienne began her treatment on Flynn. The toxins flowed slowly out through the silver needles, turning black, indicating the depth of the

Vivienne's expression shifted subtly.

toxins in Flynn were spreading too rapidly, and her usual

had to try something

the needles, Vivienne sealed them in a bag to

of children, especially when their bodies were pushed

Setting aside her

the other end, Finnian's cheerful voice came through, "My dear girl, I'm over at the Perez family's. If you want information, you'll have to trade me the Snow Lotus. Don't

unusual demeanor, asked,

replied honestly, "I've encountered a patient. The toxins were manageable, but within a day, they've spread to his heart. Now, I can only suppress them, not remove them quickly."

like a poison that's been dormant for

"Isn't this

eyes flickered, "Master,

planning on giving me the Snow Lotus, are you? I'm telling you, you have to..." Vivienne cut him off, "Not that, the

how it's been building up and suddenly erupts. It

pale-faced boy on the bed, wondering, "He has no ties

offered no further

only advising, Poisons are

You can't judge

what you see. Maybe it's a

we're unfamiliar with. Just

find the source

conquer it."

condition was deep-seated, different

that thing you asked me to look into,

tangents,

family treasure, the Millennia Aegis, went missing during some turmoil." "If you can find that treasure, it won't just be a huge help; it could effortlessly solve the backlash

an eyebrow, "Millennia

eyes, "Exactly! Rumor has it that this artifact, when combined with the prowess of a skilled psychic,