Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 50: A Man Should Protect a Woman

As they neared the school, Aurora hurriedly spoke up: "Don't turn around, I'm changing clothes." She still wanted to change back into her usual, ordinary attire, donning the outfit she had worn when she left home that morning.

"Are you that afraid the Montgomery family will find out you're back?" Julian knew the reason for her actions; who else but the Montgomery family could make her do this?

"I have my plans." She wasn't ready yet, fearing that someone might secretly sabotage her efforts. Once her company was on the right track, she would naturally return and give them a big surprise. She already had a complete plan in her mind.

"I can help you," Julian said earnestly. He had suggested it three years ago, but her departure had been a direct refusal.

"Mr. Barnet, I know you can cover the sky with one hand, but this is my revenge to take. If I had wanted help, I wouldn't have left three years ago," Aurora replied coldly.

"Little bunny, you'll tire yourself out. Women should be protected by men," Julian said gently.

"No one is born needing protection!"

Aurora thought of the hardships she had endured over these three years. At her poorest, she had fought with thugs over ten dollars, enduring humiliation and disarray just to survive.

She had struggled to reach this point today and was determined to repay all the suffering she had endured. She even suspected that her mother might have known about Magnus's affair, causing her sudden death from a heart attack.

She had been only a few years old at the time, utterly unaware of the complexities of adult grievances. She simply wondered why her father hadn't kept her mother alive. Why, less than a month after her mother's death, had a strange woman moved into their home with two younger children who liked to bully her?

he left. Despite this, Aurora had never thought to harm them,

her over

her resolute response, Julian seemed to understand her a bit more. He pressed his lips tightly together and said

here; your car is too conspicuous," Aurora instructed

pick you up here later, no running

replied somewhat helplessly, as this had become Julian's

then turned and drove off, knowing he needed to take things slowly with her. Pushing Aurora too hard would only make her flee further. He

to spare before the exam, Aurora headed to the classroom with her head down. Aside from

Starbucks downstairs after the exam; I need

complete version of this book for

mention meeting at the café when they

"Okay," she agreed.

handed in her paper and headed

The cafe was cool, and it had been a long time since she had such a leisurely moment. She idly flipped through a magazine, recalling Julian's instructions, and decided to call him. Relying on her menstrual period to deter any real actions from him, she knew he was angry and would have to cool down slowly. Eventually, she would need his help, and now that he had approached her, why not use this opportunity to improve their relationship? "Are you done with your exams?" Julian's

"Mhm."

you up

she flipped through some fashion magazines on the table. Despite wearing something very ordinary, there was a calm aura about her that made people reluctant to disturb. "Aurora, sorry to keep you waiting, it's all because I craved ice cream and Ian took some time to buy it," said