The Million-Dollar Heart novel Chapter 312

After touring the mall, Percival, as per their agreement, drove Vivienne back to the Brooks Mansion.

Their time together was far too short. Like ripping a piece of his own heart out, he watched as Vivienne stepped out of his car and walked away.

It was not time yet, he thought.

Vivienne was still investigating her mother’s case. She had to stay with the Brooks family for now.

Percival understood the importance of this case to Vivienne. No one could stop her from pursuing this, and he didn't want to either.

Once everything was settled, he promised himself that he would stage the most grandiose wedding ceremony to marry his little lady.

Meanwhile, Vivienne had hardly reached her bedroom door at home when Dorian called out to her.

"Vivienne!" He rubbed his hands together with a slightly awkward smile on his face. "Where have you been? You've been gone a long time."

Vivienne glanced at him with an indifferent expression on her face. "Is there something you need?"

Dorian quickly waved his hands, as if he were afraid she'd misunderstand him. "No, no, nothing urgent. I just wanted to chat with you. You've been here for quite a while now, and we haven't had a chance to sit down and talk. I'm curious about how you're getting along here."

Vivienne looked at him with a hint of suspicion, then nodded.

She led him to the courtyard instead of her room.

They sat on the lounge chairs scattered in the yard.

Vivienne was straightforward. "What do you want to know?"

Dorian hesitated, then forced a smile. "How are you finding your stay with the Brooks? How are they treating you?"

Vivienne looked at the bougainvillea in the yard and replied, "It's all right. Nothing unusual."

Judith was indeed thoughtful and considerate of her feelings.

Baron and Scott, on the other hand, were a different story.

Their actions were always influenced by their personal interests.

Seeing that Vivienne had no complaints about the Brooks family, Dorian continued, "Actually, I came to visit the Brooks family this time to see where your mother used to live."

"If I could turn back time, I wish I could've been kinder to her. She suffered a lot, but she was a good mother."

At the mention of her mother, Vivienne's expression faltered slightly, and her eyes revealed a hint of emotion.

Her eyes lowered, and she hid her thoughts from view. "I know she was good."

"Yes." Dorian sighed. It looked like he was trying his hardest to express his regret. "You must miss her too. After all, she left when you were so young. It must have been a huge blow for you."

Vivienne hummed in acknowledgment but didn't say anything more.

"Vivienne, there's something else..." Dorian began, but he seemed to be hesitating.

Vivienne's lips curled up slightly.

Was he finally getting to the point?