The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Yuri glanced upward as the ceiling trembled, instinctively wrapping Zelda in his arms. "Maddox, take Willa and Vivienne out of here. I'll figure something out. Natalia and Yasmine are your responsibility now outside." Zelda immediately understood his implication, her eyes welling up with tears. "No, you can't stay here. Natalia and Yasmine are still outside. You can't stay for the kids' sake either."

"I'm not going to make it out anyway. Stop worrying about me. You all need to leave; we can't all be trapped here."

Yuri couldn't bear to hear this, his brows furrowing. "What are you talking about? There's no way I'm leaving you behind." Vivienne spoke up, "Uncle Yuri, we really can't wait any longer. Please step aside, Mr. Wolf and I will figure something out."

Then to Zelda, she said, "Mom, we wouldn't just stand by and watch, no matter who it was."

Vivienne and Percival exchanged a look, each understanding the other's plan.

Percival activated his supernatural ability, emitting a powerful energy wave to shield them.

Meanwhile, Vivienne cleared the rubble at Zelda's feet.

Yuri quickly scooped Zelda up.

The house began to shake.

Vivienne's eyes turned cold, using her powers to blast open a path, only retracting her force when they were safely outside, returning to Percival's side. "Mr. Wolf, it's clear now."

Percival wrapped an arm around her waist, channeling his inner energy to its peak. Just as the house was about to collapse, he used his power to ensure they reached safety. They regrouped in an open area, Zelda panicking upon not seeing the kids.

Vivienne reassured her, "Sasha took them. They're probably with grandpa now."

This eased everyone's nerves.

Maddox suddenly exclaimed, "Oh no, what about Fredrick?"

Vivienne reassured him, "Mom and dad went to check on him."

Just then, Sasha called to say they'd rescued everyone, but grandpa had a sudden health scare and they'd rushed to the hospital.

At the hospital, they arrived just as Jasper was being wheeled into surgery.

Maddox urgently asked, "What happened to dad?"

worried, replied, "Dad found out about the house

he turned to leave, only to be stopped by Luke. "Where do you think

out who did this and make them pay

stepped in, "Don't be rash; dad's still in

his sleeve, "Listen to our

Maddox finally calmed down.

not safe for you now." Hearing Sasha, the aunts also chimed in, "Yes, Vivienne, grandpa has always been strong. He'll be okay. You're carrying a baby; you need to avoid stress." Just then, Willa cried

paled, and he swiftly carried her to a

eyelids became incredibly heavy, and she couldn't utter a complete

the familiar surroundings,

end up at

carrying at the sight. "Why are you up?

bleeding, her anxiety returning

before relaxing, "The doctor said you need to rest for a while. Stay in bed these next few days, no moving around." Vivienne nodded, sipping the soup Percival handed her, then asked, "How's grandpa? And Uncle Luke and mom,

on the soup, adding, "But you, having stressed yourself out, need to

previous night was to blame, so she quietly continued drinking her restorative

Percival's worry seemed

investigation with

on the tray, "Uncle

was taken

become so

confusion, Percival explained, "Yeah, it was dad's men who got the news first that night. So, Uncle Luke really trusts dad now, plus with dad's resources, the investigation's

settled, Vivienne's hand moved to her slightly swollen belly.

own physical condition, she was still cautious

serious, but the doctor said you need to rest to avoid

you should be prepared, grandpa and your

"How did they

heard

morning. Upon hearing

Vivienne, "..."

sighed, "Guess it's impossible to keep my pregnancy a secret now,

hair behind her ear, indulging her, "Looks like the cat's out of