The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1073

Hearing this, Leopold's expression shifted subtly, and he pursed his lips. "What if Vivienne finds out?"

He couldn't stop Vivienne from seeking happiness again.

But he had to ensure, on Percival's behalf, that anyone who came close to Vivienne had to be as deserving as Percival had been.

Unconditionally good to Vivienne.

But that guy, he wasn't the one.

Catching a glimpse of hope, Juliette raised her youthful eyebrows, "Godfather, think about it. Mom's always been pretty indifferent to him. If Isaiah and I drop a few hints, how could Mom possibly agree to his advances?" Leopold found himself agreeing.

No matter how formidable that man was, he couldn't overcome Juliette and Isaiah's dislike.

The car headed towards the Ellington estate.

Seated in the back, Juliette quickly figured out where Leopold was headed. She leaned back, "Godfather, it's not Friday. Why are we going to Grandma and Grandpa's place?"

Leopold replied, "Tonight's Thanksgiving. Vivienne asked me to pick you up for the celebration. She'll join us later."

Juliette nodded in understanding, accustomed to this arrangement.

Over the years, it had always been like this. No matter where Mom was, she would rush back to celebrate with Grandma, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa.

Because of this, Grandpa had secretly been quite jealous.

Complaining that Mom never spent these holidays with him and Grandma.

But such complaints were only muttered in their presence, never in front of Mom.

Because Grandpa was also a little afraid of Mom.

Only Grandma could really handle Mom.

Next to her, Isaiah glanced back nonchalantly, then suddenly announced, "Mom's here."

"What?"

startled, quickly checking the rearview mirror to

Vivienne's car.

ago, Vivienne had called him, and now

for Isaiah's alert, he would have had no idea how long Vivienne

that Vivienne had been right behind them while he and Juliette were

scheme seemed unfazed, peering out the window with a flicker of excitement,

you, everything we discussed in the car and about school, we absolutely can't let

was her idea; she certainly wouldn't let

always so

woman she is, would have noticed

the time, then shut his tablet, "Godfather, she won't find out as long as

Leopold, "..."

later, Leopold's car smoothly pulled up

behind, Vivienne stepped out of her vehicle, her high heels clicking on the pavement. Her hair was tied up neatly, and she was wrapped in a striking red trench coat, catching everyone's eye. Five years

the airport, she had spotted Leopold's car and slowed down

nothing suspicious,

in her usual calm tone,

instinctively glanced at the two kids stepping out of the car, offering Vivienne a reassuring smile, "Not at all, Vivienne. Their teachers even praised them today, right, Juliette,

spoke, he looked down at the two kids, now almost as

over to Vivienne, not sparing him a

things they had agreed to keep

around each child, asking, "Oh? And what did they

Leopold hesitated.

kids in school

is born unique; there's nothing strange about

blinked, expecting

had inherited Grandpa Finnian's old medical books, Mom had warned her not

to Grandpa Finnian were

down Grandpa Finnian's place last time, she hadn't visited him in the mountains for two

it didn't matter. Mom was back, and she wanted

for Grandpa Finnian, she could visit once his anger had

embrace, "Mom, I missed you so much. Didn't you miss Isaiah

up, his usual calm demeanor replaced by a hint of emotion-Vivienne was the only one who could evoke such

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