Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 73 I No Longer Need You

"Go our separate ways?"

Previously, when Hayden heard a couple say these words in the movie, they had not touched him. But now, hearing them from Aurora, he felt as if his world was crashing down around him. From now on, they would go their separate ways, each finding their own peace. How cruel was that?

"Aurora, I haven't forgotten about you for a single day in these three years, and I've sent you many messages. Have you seen them?" He gripped Aurora's hand tightly, desperate to express the feelings he had suppressed for three years. Aurora tried to pull her hand back but found his grip firm, causing her brow to furrow in discomfort as she stared at him.

"So what if you haven't forgotten me? What use is it to say these things now?"

"Aurora, I know I was wrong. Can you forgive me?" Hayden didn't truly know what he wanted anymore. Perhaps he wished for Aurora to return to his side, but he doubted that he even had the right to ask that.

"Mr. Alvarez, there's something you need to understand. Sometimes, an apology just doesn't cut it. I don't blame you anymore for what happened three years ago, and I've forgiven you. Because if I still blamed you, it would mean I still care about you. Every time I thought of you, my hatred intensified. So, I don't blame and I don't hate you anymore. I forgive you. Now, please let go of my hand."

She meant it. The culprits who had hurt her three years ago were Susan and the Montgomery family, though Hayden had wronged her too. Indeed, it was a plot meticulously orchestrated by Susan, and his infidelity was because of the aphrodisiac. She had long stopped blaming him, for he had treated her well when they were together. Perhaps it was only that they were not destined to be together, or perhaps their love could not withstand any tests.

As she spoke of her forgiveness, Hayden felt no relief as he had anticipated. As she had said, she no longer blamed him, meaning there wasn't even resentment in her heart. She didn't even want to think about him. They were like strangers now.

"What about the past? Can you really not care about it and forget it?" A strong sense of frustration surged in his heart.

"Does it matter, Mr. Alvarez? What's the point of dwelling on it?" Aurora's lips curved into a mocking smile, not sure if she was mocking his questions or their past together.

Taking advantage of his momentary distraction, she pulled her hand free and continued to quietly enjoy her meal and wine. Life was still beautiful and hadn't soured because of anyone's departure. She soon felt content. Wiping her mouth elegantly with a napkin, she said, "Well, Mr. Alvarez, we've done enough talking for the day. It's time for me to leave."

"It's late. Let me take you home." Hayden didn't know what he truly wanted, just wishing for more time with her.

I drove

safe for you to drive. I'll take you." Without another word, he paid the bill and they left

Hayden pointed to it and said, "Aurora, do you remember that

don't remember anything," Aurora interrupted him sharply, not allowing him any time to reminisce about the past. The song he had played back then had been the reason she agreed to be his girlfriend, but what was the point of bringing it up now? The words he wanted to say were stuck in his throat, and a

and as he watched her carefree silhouette, he felt trapped in

she descended the stairs, the confronting wind heightened her rationality. Aurora was

"Where are you?"

at the hospital now. Do you need anything?" Cameron's voice carried a note

she alright? Call me if

he

you need me to call a cab

"No, that's okay."

followed her out. "Aurora,

cab." The meeting tonight had been spontaneous, and she

to say after not seeing him for three

expected. The

for confronting Susan.

Let me drive you home." Hayden's concern was genuine, and he truly wanted to know

years in remorse and pain

but when he finally received her