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?"

quickly checking the rearview mirror

Vivienne's car.

called him, and now she

he would have had no idea how long Vivienne had been tailing

sweat on his palms, realizing that Vivienne had been right behind them while he and Juliette

other key player in their scheme seemed unfazed, peering out the window with a flicker of excitement, "Really, Mom's

fuss. Godfather needs to tell you, everything we discussed in the car and about school, we absolutely

idea; she certainly wouldn't let Mom

Godfather, always

being the sharp woman she is,

his tablet, "Godfather, she won't

Leopold, "..."

Leopold's car smoothly pulled up outside

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 hadn't left a

long after leaving the airport, she had spotted Leopold's

she noticed nothing

usual calm

two kids stepping out of the car, offering Vivienne a reassuring smile, "Not at all,

at the two

already run over to Vivienne, not

they

child, asking, "Oh?

Leopold hesitated.

I are smart and cute. That there are no other kids in school quite like us. Mom, what does 'special' mean?" Juliette tilted her head, skillfully steering the

down, explaining, "Every child is born unique; there's nothing

expecting such an

old medical books, Mom had

were limited to once

time, she

was back, and she wanted to

could visit once his

buried her face in Vivienne's embrace, "Mom, I missed you so much. Didn't you miss Isaiah and me at all

replaced by a hint of

stay a few