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

worry evident on his face as he touched her forehead and sighed, "I told you

around his neck. Her eyes conveyed deep emotions, captivating, "If I don't drink, how could I see you?" Percival smiled, his

to explain, "Vivienne,

placed a finger on his

"I missed you."

left Percival

her, "How much did you

but with actions, following her

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

but stopped dead in her tracks when she saw

That was...

your head still

black attire, entered from outside, realizing that Vivienne was still feeling the effects of

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

"I woke up when

Vivienne blushed.

last night

Percival caressed her face, "What's there to be

but it

missed

the most important moment in

he, as her husband, should never have

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

his familiar scent, and looked

My master is aware

lips together, suddenly feeling the

she was the only one who thought seeing Mr.

at her,

head, a thought crossing her mind, "Mr.

"I heard Dad calling the kids by their names. They sound

"Are you

and Isaiah Ellington.

the morning in the nursery with his father-in-law, who had insisted on those names for a

been safe and sound with the Linklater family, a kindness he would

names

hoped they would also support and care for each

hearing the names, narrowed her eyes but didn't object since

We should head back home

to reassure everyone at

At noon.

kids in the living room when Percival and Vivienne appeared together, smiles spreading