The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

The confidence that came from the ancient martial arts heritage of the Perez family was so formidable that even Percival found himself at a loss for words in front of it.

Vivienne grabbed Jasper by the arm, fearing he might decide to send the entire Perez clan to protect her. "Grandpa, I'm not in any danger, and I'm perfectly healthy. I didn't say anything earlier because I didn't want to stir up trouble at such a critical time. It's not as

complicated as you think."

After a moment of silence, Jasper finally shifted his gaze to Percival, his eyes filled with an intimidating pressure. "Is everything really okay?"

Percival finally found his voice, earnestly explaining to Jasper, "Grandpa, it's my fault. Vivienne was a bit emotional in the early stages of her pregnancy, so after discussing it with my coach, we decided not to disclose this. We didn't anticipate it would lead to such a major misunderstanding."

Hearing this, the tension in Jasper seemed to dissipate, and he waved his hand dismissively, "We're family. There's no need for formalities."

"You did the right thing. Given Vivienne's status, it's always better to be cautious with such significant matters."

With the situation clarified, Jasper's worries were eased.

To Vivienne, who looked a bit pale, he said tenderly, "If Vivienne doesn't want to say anything, I'll act as if I don't know. Not a word to anyone, including your uncles, until you're ready to tell them yourself."

Vivienne and Percival exchanged a look, smiles creeping onto their faces, "Thank you, Grandpa."

Finally, Jasper smiled, nodded, and stood up to leave.

With a young man from the Ellington family by his granddaughter's side, he had nothing to worry about.

At dinner, Jasper managed to suppress the topic in front of everyone, "Vivienne is fine, just go about your business as usual."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

The uncles and aunts adored Vivienne no less than Jasper did. As long as she was fine, they wouldn't interfere too much.

Especially after the head of the family had spoken, they naturally followed suit.

Before leaving, Vivienne went to say goodbye to Finnian.

Just as she entered the backyard, she encountered a group of apprentices standing there like a wall.

noticed their gazes fixed on his arm around Vivienne's waist, understanding their thoughts

his arm, pulling her closer into

husband and wife, he could do as he pleased, and

tension, took the

"We were just saying goodbye to Vivienne and the coach before we leave." Vivienne

Abigail was gone, there was no reason for them

are you leaving?" Vivienne didn't bother with pleasantries, knowing they wouldn't

didn't see

kindness was never just superficial, and she didn't

Mountain needed help, a single call from Vivienne would suffice, and vice

presence, and Vivienne

with a sharp gaze, then turned to Vivienne, his expression softening to one of concern, "We'll be leaving in a bit. Seeing you're

as you're doing well, that's all

this visit was rushed because of work at the company. We can't

fourth brothers, Daniel and Eric, didn't speak, but their concern was

been waiting here early, just to see Vivienne one more

opposition was too strong. Instead

a single move, let

to admit their inability

what truly surprised

handsome face, but during the tactical retreat, his strength was revealed to be monstrous, not even

the looks, but also the strength

Vivienne was clearly smitten.

then glanced at the closed

The youngest, Larry, half-jokingly

night and foresaw a few days of bad luck ahead. He's decided to retreat to the mountains for a while until the timing is right to return. Right now, he's packing up his

possessions, not

them in the back mountains or anywhere

could only

a dignified excuse to avoid the

really going to be that hard

the way, who's responsible for the coach's