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?

as he left. Despite this, Aurora had never thought to

to bully her over and over. She would never let past

a bit more. He pressed his lips tightly

too conspicuous," Aurora instructed him to park a distance from

complied, "I'll pick you up here later, no running

somewhat helplessly,

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

the classroom with her head down. Aside from Ian,

come to the Starbucks downstairs after the exam; I need to talk

this book for free. Don't miss out on

the café when they could have talked in the dorm

"Okay," she agreed.

handed in her paper and headed down to

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

"Mhm."

come to pick you up soon,

checked the time; Gemma should also be arriving soon. At most, she would speak with Gemma and then leave; she didn't have the patience to truly enjoy afternoon tea with her. Bored, 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