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?"

replied, "Dad found out about the house

expression hardened, and he turned to leave, only to be stopped by Luke. "Where do

Maddox said, "I'm going to find out who

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

at his sleeve, "Listen

Maddox finally calmed down.

approach, but Sasha's look stopped her. "No, you're pregnant. It's 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 out, "Blood! Vivienne, you're

paled, and he swiftly carried her to a ward, whispering, "Don't be afraid,

was fine, but her eyelids became incredibly heavy, and she couldn't utter a complete sentence. When she woke up, it

surroundings, Vivienne sat

did she end up at

entered, almost dropping the soup he was carrying at the sight. "Why are

had been bleeding, her anxiety returning

moving around." Vivienne nodded, sipping the soup Percival handed her, then asked, "How's grandpa? And Uncle Luke and mom, are they okay?" Percival assured her, "Mom's

"But you, having stressed yourself out, need to avoid

was to blame, so she quietly continued drinking

finishing, Percival's worry seemed to

"How's the investigation with the

the bowl back on the tray, "Uncle Luke and dad are handling it, don't

was

he become so influential in the

it was dad's men who got the news first that

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

and could sense her own physical

to rest to avoid affecting the later stages of your pregnancy." Vivienne

"But you should be prepared, grandpa

was surprised, "How

heard

the morning. Upon hearing about your condition,

Vivienne, "..."

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

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