The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1152

Godfrey nearly took a tumble down the stairs, if it hadn't been for the quick reflexes of James, the family butler, who steadied him just in time.

It was a close call, and they were all silently thankful that Vivienne was there; otherwise, the fate of their beloved great-grandson might have been sealed from the get-go.

By the time Vivienne and Percival got home, the kids were already asleep. Vivienne checked on them, pulling the blankets up to tuck them in before retiring for the night. Lately, the kids hadn't had much of a chance to go out and have fun. Looking at their peaceful faces, Vivienne felt a surge of tenderness.

"Shall we head to bed?" Percival suggested, wrapping an arm around Vivienne's shoulder.

"How about we find some time to do something fun with the kids? They haven't been out in ages. We could hire a tutor to cover for us so we don't have to worry about their studies," Vivienne proposed.

"That sounds like a great idea. With the tutors taking care of things, we can have a worry-free trip," Percival agreed.

"What are you talking about?" Vivienne sighed, "I meant all of us together, not just the two of us."

Percival glanced at the kids, "They're old enough; why should they tag along with us?"

Vivienne raised an eyebrow, "Take another look at their faces and say that again."

Juliette and Isaiah, in unison: "Is there a chance we're not even ten yet?"

Percival seemed quite pleased with his own reasoning, earning a bemused shake of the head from Vivienne.

about the others? Especially Anna and Soren. They started off on the wrong foot

someone's been showing an interest in Anna lately. That'll give Soren a

day when you went back with Floyd. I stumbled upon

Initially mistaking him for a suspicious character, he was taken aback when Anna emerged to greet

brings you here?" Anna's surprise

smiled warmly, handing her a bouquet of roses, "Just wanted to check on you. Noticed you haven't been returning my calls or messages

familiarity of their interaction surprised Percival and even more so Soren,

lab, barely had time to check my phone, sorry,"

I was just worried. I'll be around for a bit. Let's catch up

chat, Anna escorted him to the

saw such an

en

and their interaction seemed quite intimate. "Alright, enough about them. It's late,

guard went up, but relaxed when she saw no hidden motives in Percival's

her wary reactions were all noticed by Percival, who simply smiled,

do you

Percival said, easing the tension. Vivienne

parked outside. Recognizing the familiar license plate, she hurried her steps. Arnold Robinson stepped out, offering her a ride, "I'm heading that way too, figured I'd offer you a lift considering the distance." Anna hesitated but

drove off, unaware of Soren watching from a nearby car,

at the lab, Arnold insisted on picking Anna up after work,

intense gaze