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?"

reasoning. Did Juliette seem like a child who needed to worry

hadn't caught on, continuing his

urge to block

in your house is

Leopold, puzzled, responded.

Yi. How could a man

you're not the one pregnant, why has your brain gone haywire? Maybe you should get checked next time you accompany Griffin for a prenatal visit." After sending a smiling emoji, Vivienne

was thus prevented, and he had

to Griffin, Griffin burst

funny? Did

laughter and shook his head, "Not

godfather, but fortunately, they weren't influenced by his dull

whispered, "Why the sigh? Something wrong?" Vivienne

Percival's appearance, Vivienne found herself at a loss for

her reaction, teased, "Lost in your husband's

Vivienne replied, pulling him to sit down. "Dry your hair, don't want you getting headaches when

Vivienne's slender fingers run through his hair, finding comfort in

his hair, Vivienne was suddenly lifted by Percival, catching her off guard. As she was about to protest,

laid Vivienne on the bed, his touch seemed to ignite her

gaze quickly

soundproof,

Vivienne and Percival hadn't come downstairs, even though

stood awkwardly

especially from the parents, was unusual. Bending down to the kids, the tutor asked, "Are