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?"

looking worried, replied, "Dad found out about the house being bombed, and it triggered his

only to be stopped by Luke. "Where

find out who did

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

also tugged at his sleeve, "Listen to

Maddox finally calmed down.

Hearing Sasha, the aunts also chimed in, "Yes, Vivienne, grandpa has always been strong. He'll be okay.

carried her to a ward,

she was fine, but her eyelids became incredibly heavy, and she couldn't utter

the familiar surroundings, Vivienne sat up

she end up at

entered, almost dropping the soup he was carrying at

her anxiety returning as

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, are they okay?" Percival

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

to blame, so she quietly continued drinking

worry seemed to

"How's the investigation with the Perez family

on the tray, "Uncle Luke and dad are

Vivienne was taken

so influential in the Perez

it was dad's men who got the news first that night. So, Uncle Luke really trusts

Vivienne's hand moved to her slightly swollen

her own physical condition, she was still

doctor said you need to rest to avoid affecting

be prepared, grandpa and your parents are

was surprised, "How

George heard about

place and rushed over first thing in the morning. Upon hearing about your condition,

Vivienne, "..."

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

behind her ear, indulging her, "Looks