The Million-Dollar Heart (Percival and Vivienne)

The whole room burst into laughter thanks to a single comment from little Isaiah, something nobody saw coming.

Anna pinched his tiny face, "Looks like you're going to be my ring bearer today, Juliette. Feeling nervous?"

"Not at all! I'll nail it," Juliette boasted, confident in her ability to handle such a minor task.

Anna was nearly overwhelmed by Juliette's cuteness. Vivian's kids had gradually changed her perspective on children. Smart, well-mannered, and adorable - what's not to love? Leopold chimed in, "Who's well-mannered? Who are we talking about here?"

Juliette retorted, "What, godfather, got a problem with me being praised?"

Vivian didn't say a word, just glanced at Juliette, her sly look in Anna's arms making her shake her head in resignation. That child sure had a way with words.

"Since you're awake, go get changed, and then Vivian will do your makeup. Don't hold up Anna's wedding; there's still so much she needs to get ready," Vivian playfully ordered Juliette away. Juliette hopped off Anna's lap, saluted Vivian, and loudly declared, "Aye, aye, captain! I'm on it!"

Anna couldn't help but laugh again. Meanwhile, Isaiah, awakened by his sister's loud declaration, sat up in bed, looking groggily at Vivian and Anna.

Vivian noticed her son awake and went over, "Had a good sleep?"

Isaiah, still half-asleep, reached for a hug from Vivian, who expertly scooped him up. It was rare for him to show such childlike behavior.

Isaiah soon woke up more fully, squirming uncomfortably in Vivian's embrace, his ears turning red.

Vivian found his embarrassment amusing; her son was just as stubborn as his father, Percival.

"Mummy, I'm awake. Can you put me down now?" Isaiah whispered.

Knowing her son's shyness, Vivian set him down without teasing and even received a polite thank you.

"Mummy, shall I get changed now?" Isaiah looked up, seeking Vivian's approval.

Vivian nodded, "Your sister's already getting ready, just head over there."

Before leaving, Isaiah approached Anna, "Happy wedding, Anna. I'll be a good ring bearer."

Anna barely had a chance to respond before he dashed off.

Vivian sighed with a smile, "He's a bit shy."

Anna reassured her it was fine.

As dawn broke, the children were fully dressed and made up. Griffin and Leopold arrived at the wedding venue, Leopold carrying a child in his arms. Soren greeted them, "Brought the little one along?"

The child, snug in a blanket, slept soundly, quiet and calm.

Leopold, proud to hear his child praised, couldn't resist boasting, "Of course! The kid's just like me!"

His boast woke the child, who opened his eyes and looked around, puzzled by the unfamiliar voices.

Vivian, touched, took the child into her arms, and he beamed a smile at her.

"Aw, Vivian, he likes you!" Leopold was both delighted and slightly jealous his own son didn't smile at him like that, yet here he was, smiling at Vivian on their fifth meeting. en FindNovel

"Kids do love a pretty lady, right?" Griffin joined in, touching the child's hand with his.

After playing with the child, Vivian asked Griffin, "What's Gordon's nickname?"

"Just Gordon," Griffin replied without a second thought, which didn't surprise Vivian at all.

Once all the guests arrived, and the venue was packed, Vivian and Faye took their seats at the front, with both families nearby.

"Thank you, everyone, for joining us today to celebrate the union of Mr. Soren and Miss Anna. Please welcome the bride!"

Soren, standing at the altar, felt his nerves kick in. Behind that door stood Anna, his soon-to-be wife, in her wedding dress, surely looking stunning.

Anna, escorted by Graham, sensed her nervousness, but he reassured her, "It's okay, Anna, I'm here."

As the doors opened and Anna appeared, the guests were in awe.

Soren was spellbound by her beauty.

Brooke, watching from the audience, couldn't help but tear up, seeing her beloved child finding her happily ever after.

Graham handed Anna over to Soren, advising, "I'm entrusting Anna to you. Please, put her first and build a happy life together." Soren nodded, taking Anna's hand, and as the officiant led, Anna declared her "I do."

Juliette and her brother, bearing the flower basket, approached, handing over the rings. Before stepping down, Juliette winked at Anna, "You look beautiful, sis. Wish you all the happiness."

Anna, touched, felt a lump in her throat, "Thank you, Juliette. I will."

As they exchanged rings, Soren's hands trembled until they were finally ringed. For a moment, even the tough Soren had tears in his eyes. "Anna, thank you for giving me this chance."

Brooke gazed into the distance, her

e voice barely a whisper, "Daphne, can you see it from up there? Anna's doing really well, she's finally found a place she can call her own