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."

the alcohol surge, Vivienne gazed at him,

touched her forehead and sighed, "I told

only believe this was a dream, 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.

started to explain,

a finger on his

"I missed you."

words left Percival

swallowed hard, asking her, "How much did you miss

but with actions,

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

ready to leave the room, but stopped dead in her tracks when she saw a silhouette by the window. She couldn't

That was...

head

outside, realizing that Vivienne was

"You were asleep when I checked on the kids earlier. I was worried they'd be disturbed last

soft kiss, "I woke up when you

Vivienne blushed.

night was...

to be afraid of? We're married, and besides,

a month, but it

missed the

the most important moment

her husband,

care about any of that. As long as Mr. Wolf was back, everything was

inhaling his familiar scent, and looked up at him, "Do my

master is aware of my condition and knows I've

lips together, suddenly feeling the

thought seeing Mr. Wolf last night was a

Vivienne's laughter, Percival looked down at her, whispering in her ear,

shook her head, a thought crossing her mind, "Mr. Wolf,

raised an eyebrow, "I heard Dad calling the kids

squinted, "Are

Ellington and

with his father-in-law, who had insisted on those names for a good

had been safe and sound with the Linklater family,

middle names were his

other and hoped they would also support

but didn't object

We should head back home

to reassure everyone

At noon.

Linklater family, father and son, were basking in the sun with the kids in the living room when Percival and Vivienne appeared together, smiles spreading