Arthur choked on his words, momentarily unsure of where to throw his support.

Percival stepped in to clear the air, "Dad, Vivienne and I will be back by evening."

Vivienne glanced at him, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

Mr. Wolf had awakened and was staying here?

Percival explained, "The house is still a mess, and we haven't got around to getting all the baby stuff. A baby shower after a month isn't too late." Arthur's face lit up, "Right, right, the baby shower! I'll have the invitations sent out immediately. I'll draft them tonight."

His resentment towards Percival dissipated.

He had regrets about his daughter's wedding.

This time, at his grandchildren's baby shower, he was determined to make it right.

The Ellington family.

As Percival and Vivienne entered the living room with the kids, Richard's teacup crashed to the floor.

Despite decades of hardship, his eyes reddened at that moment.

Percival knelt before Richard, his expression somber, "Grandpa, I'm sorry for worrying you."

Vivienne, holding the twins, had a reserved look in her eyes.

Was she overthinking it?

Mr. Wolf seemed different since waking up.

Nathan and Cecilia came down the stairs upon hearing the commotion, tears of joy streaming down their faces at the sight of Percival.

Richard helped him up, sighing, "What's all this? It's good you're awake."

"Your concern should be for Vivienne. She's taken on too much for you."

Percival nodded, looking towards Vivienne with a mix of deep affection and guilt.

But above all, her love for him was undeniable.

Vivienne responded with a smile.

Mr. Wolf was still her Mr. Wolf, unchanged.

Percival looked around and then at Cecilia, "Mom, where's Isolde?"

with worry, "Isolde's upstairs.

he glanced

Vivienne nodded.

she and Mr. Wolf

the knot

the door, listening to

been downstairs with her

and didn't know how to face

outside

Isolde's heart raced.

This wasn't her parents.

"Isolde!"

not knocking

out casually, yet earnestly,

lip, unsure how

her voice trembling, "Brother, I don't want to come out right

it that you

behind the

striking her deepest fears, "You know how I am. Issues need to be addressed.

of color. Percival's

the incident where

month, the family tiptoed around the subject, especially in front of

had tried to

etched in her mind, haunting her nightly with that voice praising

a shadow clinging to her,

on Isolde's most dreaded nerve, "How have I

she flung open the door separating

Percival, she couldn't help but burst into tears, shouting,

one who added something

truly don't understand what came over me. I know you

startled by the commotion, were stopped

"Vivienne?"

upstairs, "Mom, Dad, Mr.

silently as Isolde vented until she collapsed on

he approach, extending his hand, "I

into the

turn to pour her a glass of water and place it before

up a chair across from her, waiting for

her outburst had drained her of energy, leaving her without the emotional

she took a deep breath, "Brother, do you really

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