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 being bombed, and it

to leave, only to be

clenched teeth, Maddox said, "I'm going to find out

stepped in, "Don't be rash;

tugged at his sleeve, "Listen to

Maddox finally calmed down.

stopped her. "No, you're pregnant. It's not safe for you now." Hearing Sasha, the aunts also chimed in,

to a ward, whispering,

to reassure Mr. Wolf she was fine, but her eyelids became incredibly heavy, and

familiar surroundings, Vivienne

end up

carrying at the sight. "Why are you up? Lie down

bleeding, her anxiety returning as she lay back

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?

you, having stressed yourself

the previous night was to blame, so she quietly

Percival's worry seemed to

investigation with the Perez family

back on the tray, "Uncle Luke and

was

had he become so influential in the Perez

who got the news first that night. So, Uncle Luke really trusts dad now, plus with dad's resources, the investigation's

Vivienne's hand moved to her slightly swollen belly. "The

was a doctor and could sense her own physical condition, she was still cautious about

but the doctor said you need to rest to avoid affecting the later stages of your

prepared,

"How

heard

in the morning. Upon hearing about your

Vivienne, "..."

keep my

hair behind her ear, indulging her, "Looks like