The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

At the dinner, everyone couldn't help but chuckle and shake their heads. With Willa around, Maddox was definitely under her thumb.

By the time they got back to the Linklater household, night had already fallen.

Sasha made a cup of honey lemon tea and placed it beside Vivienne's bed.

After checking her forehead to ensure she didn't have a fever, Sasha left the room.

Outside, Arthur was visibly uneasy, "Is our daughter really okay? She didn't just drink alcohol, did she?"

Sasha reassured him, "Our girl is all grown up, we can't keep treating her like a child."

Arthur hesitated, wanting to say more but held back since his wife had spoken.

He had no choice but to quell his worries.

Vivienne hadn't fallen asleep yet.

She could hear the voices of the two outside her room.

Strangely, although her head felt a bit woozy, her mind was surprisingly clear.

Clearer than it had ever been.

After the two left, she slowly sat up, drank some water, and went to check on the kids in their room.

She didn't get too close, mindful of the alcohol scent on her.

Seeing the kids holding hands even in their sleep softened something deep within her.

If Mr. Wolf saw this, would he be more moved than she was?

His heart had always been set on Natalia's kids, and now they were right here before him.

With the moon high in the sky, Vivienne sat in the next room for a few minutes before returning to her own.

Just as she was about to sleep, the door suddenly opened, and a shadow quietly entered.

The moment Vivienne sensed the presence, her body reacted faster than her mind, her hand lifting a silver letter opener in defense. But she froze upon recognizing the figure.

Moonlight streamed through the window, illuminating the person.

So familiar.

Her body tensed slightly, "Mr. Wolf!"

Percival's eyes were clear and bright, "Vivienne, it's me."

of the alcohol surge, Vivienne

touched her

her hands naturally wrapping around his neck. Her eyes conveyed deep emotions, captivating, "If I don't drink, how could I see you?" Percival smiled, his eyes softening in a way that could melt hearts. Vivienne

started to explain, "Vivienne,

a finger on his

"I missed you."

left Percival

swallowed hard, asking her, "How much

but with actions, following

day, as the light filled the room, Vivienne looked at the empty space beside her, feeling the dream of last night was incredibly real. Unfortunately, it was

stopped dead in her tracks when she saw a silhouette by the

That was...

head

attire, entered from outside, realizing that

table, "You were asleep when I checked on the kids earlier. I was worried they'd

leaned in for a soft kiss, "I woke up when

Vivienne blushed.

night

face, "What's there to be afraid of? We're married, and besides, I like your

had been a month, but it felt

missed the

the most important moment

he, as her husband, should

about any of that. As long as

familiar scent, and

is aware

lips together, suddenly feeling

she was the only one who thought seeing Mr.

looked down at her, whispering in her ear,

"Mr. Wolf, we need to decide on the

eyebrow, "I heard Dad calling the

"Are

and Isaiah Ellington.

his father-in-law, who had

safe and sound with the Linklater family,

names were

other and hoped they would also support and care for

eyes but didn't object since Mr. Wolf had chosen

We should head back home for lunch; Grandfather is waiting for news." Percival

indeed needed to reassure everyone

At noon.

and son, were basking in the sun with the kids in the