The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

After dinner, the kids and Andrew were playing in the living room, while Percival continued his chess game with Dorian. Cordelia and her daughter were having a chat with Vivienne in another room.

Astrid frowned as she recalled the child from earlier, "Vivienne, are you sure it's alright to keep that child with you? Everything you've mentioned seems too coincidental, and his mom doesn't even want him. What if you can't bond with him?" Astrid's concern was understandable, especially after the incident that happened next door. How could they not worry?

Vivienne just smiled, "It's fine to have him around."

Astrid wanted to say more but couldn't find the right words.

Vivienne, sensing their hesitation, patted their hands, "Don't worry, we know what we're doing."

Cordelia and Astrid, knowing Vivienne to be a judicious person, didn't press further.

After a while, Vivienne took the children back home.

Upon returning to the estate, the children prepared for bed and retreated to their rooms.

Vivienne had just sat down in her room when she received a message from Leopold, informing her that the tutor she asked for was almost ready.

Leopold, unable to resist, voiced his concern.

"Vivienne, are you sure it's okay not to let them mingle with peers?"

Vivienne raised an eyebrow. How had she prevented them from mingling?

"What do you mean?"

"Kids at this stage, I hear it's crucial for them. Having a home tutor is great, but it has its downsides. What if they become antisocial?"

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Leopold, puzzled, responded.

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the message to Griffin, Griffin burst

so funny? Did I say

his dignity, stifled his laughter and shook his head, "Not at all. You're just being a thoughtful

the children's godfather, but fortunately, they

Something wrong?" Vivienne shook her head,

Vivienne found herself

teased, "Lost

to sit down. "Dry your hair, don't want you getting

run through his hair,

drying his hair, Vivienne was suddenly lifted by Percival, catching her off guard. As she was about to protest, she saw the desire in his eyes. "Vivienne,

the bed, his touch

quickly became

soundproof, no need to worry about the kids." Vivienne playfully cursed at

Vivienne and Percival

stood awkwardly with the

on 10:30. Waiting for half an hour without a word, especially from the