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."

effects of the alcohol surge, Vivienne gazed at him, her vision slightly

as he touched her

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

started to explain, "Vivienne,

on his lips, "Mr. Wolf, don't

"I missed you."

words left

"How much did

answer with words but with actions, following

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

room, but stopped dead in her tracks

That was...

your head

entered from outside, realizing that

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

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

Vivienne blushed.

last night was...

there to be afraid of?

been a month, but it

missed the kids'

important moment

moment he, as her husband, should never

of that. As long as Mr. Wolf

into his embrace, inhaling his familiar scent, and looked up at him,

nodded, "I've met with them. My master is aware of my

together, suddenly feeling the

was the only one who thought seeing

looked down at her, whispering in her ear, "What's

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

calling

"Are you

"Juliette Ellington and Isaiah Ellington. How

who had insisted on those names for a good

sound with the Linklater family,

names were his

the children to know their parents loved each other and hoped they would also support

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

should head back home for lunch; Grandfather

to reassure everyone

At noon.

Linklater family, father and son, were basking in the sun with the kids