The Million-Dollar Heart (Percival and Vivienne) novel Chapter 872

Percy's face darkened with anger as he spoke icily, "You can't keep avoiding her forever. I need to speak with Mom about something. Let's go in together."

Nate hesitated for a moment, then decided, "Alright, I'll go in with you. Even if she still refuses to speak to me, it's worth seeing her."

Entering the room, they found Cecilia elegantly seated, wearing a deep teal dress that exuded sophistication. She was busy threading pearls, her expression serene.

Little Izzy was bouncing around, excitedly fiddling with the beads, "Mom, I want to make one too! Please?"

Cecilia frowned slightly but smiled, "And what would you do with it, darling? You'd just scatter pearls everywhere, causing a mess for others to clean up."

Nate watched her, his gaze filled with a mix of longing and sorrow.

He stepped forward, passionately blurting out, "We can always get more pearls, or any treasure you desire. I'd even pluck the stars from the sky for you!"

Cecilia's gaze flickered, taken aback for a moment before she refocused on her task and hummed softly.

Izzy, lively as ever, jumped into Nate's arms, her eyes sparkling. Mimicking Nate, she exclaimed, "We can have all the pearls we want, huh!"

Then, in a sweet, coaxing tone, she asked, "Daddy, up! I want to be lifted high!"

Nate felt a warmth spreading through his heart, hugging Izzy closer.

Cecilia glanced their way, a fleeting shadow of sadness in her eyes before she resumed her work.

Percy, sitting across from Cecilia, broke the news, "Mom, we've found Vivienne's biological father. It's Arthur Linklater."

Cecilia paused, her demeanor brightening at the mention of Vivienne, "That's wonderful! Vivienne is such a remarkable girl. Finding her father gives her another pillar of support. Percy, you've truly outdone yourself!"

Percy didn't know what to say.

Cecilia continued, "You better treat Vivienne right. I won't step in if the War God comes after you for mistreating her."