The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

She slowly rose to her feet, a mocking sneer aimed at Vivienne, who stood beyond the barrier. "You think you can trap me? Laughable!"

Abigail's eyes narrowed as she bit her fingertip, letting drops of blood coalesce in mid-air before forming a seal with her fingers.

Harnessing her unique powers, she shattered the barrier.

However, the act rebounded upon her, leaving her greatly weakened.

Thus, upon escaping, she didn't immediately counterattack Vivienne but instead took the only thing she still had in her possession, Nathan, using him as a hostage in a power struggle against Vivienne. She secretly imbued Nathan with a force, betting that when Vivienne attempted a rescue, this force would transfer into her, serving as the final boost needed for her grand scheme.

As Vivienne managed to save Nathan, Abigail feigned a move and vanished into the shadows of the underground labyrinth.

Invisible to others, Vivienne, however, could sense Abigail's escape route by tapping into the dark energy within her.

She leaped to pursue but suddenly felt a sharp pain in her abdomen, followed by a warm sensation of blood trickling down her legs. Gripped by waves of pain, she was immobilized.

Leopold, disregarding those around him, rushed to support the nearly collapsing Vivienne. "Vivienne, stop the chase, you're hurt!"

Leopold was clueless, but Vivienne understood her condition all too well.

"It's the baby, I'm going into labor."

"Labor? Now?"

Leopold's face contorted in panic. "Vivienne, what do we do... How does one give birth?"

Glancing at Mr. Wolf nearby, Vivienne took a deep breath to calm herself and gave her instructions, "Leopold, call my parents, tell them to bring help. Mr. Wolf has a remedy that will know what to do."

Two days later, Vivienne woke up to a white hospital ceiling, her body aching softly, aware of what had transpired.

She had given birth a month early.

in shock upon seeing Vivienne awake. Ignoring the spill, she rushed to Vivienne's side. "Vivienne,

"I'm fine. How are Mr. Wolf and

entering with red eyes, reassured her, "Don't worry, the babies are fine, just born a bit early and currently in the

door, still

her gaze when mentioning Percival,

understanding her friend's inability to lie, attempted to rise, "I need to

can't! You've just had

the room, sighed, "If you want to split me

Sasha, Vivienne frowned, "Mom, how

silent, prompting Vivienne to drop the idea of leaving her bed and sit

worry, clueless about these matters. Thank goodness for you." Cordelia, looking

that unfolded that night

ill upon arrival, beyond saving

the operating room for a grueling day

would have

enjoy testing the perfect match with relentless

the room for

how is Mr.

spoke, "The remedy worked. When I arrived, he was barely alive. His injuries are severe and his powers have been partially consumed. He'll need time to

Mr. Wolf was stable, Vivienne asked about

frowned, "Their injuries are serious; they're

her jaw, "Mom,

darkened, "You confronted

Abigail was the only real threat to Vivienne, Sasha's accusation was

her eyes flashing coldly, "She won't get

of frustration in her tone, "What on

provoked us, yet she hesitates to