Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 88 Human Nature Is Complicated

The other gentlemen were undeniably disheartened, each having hoped for a special connection with the beautiful woman, only to find that Aurora had not chosen them. Hayden was probably the most heartbroken. He had truly believed Aurora might choose him. Who on earth was the man by her side now? Hayden felt he looked familiar, but couldn't quite place him.

Despite his reluctance, Hayden had no choice but to slowly exit the scene, leaving only Aurora and Julian remaining. Looking into Julian's smiling eyes, Aurora felt relieved for the first time that she hadn't made the wrong choice. The melodious music began to play, reminiscent of the days they had drifted at sea together.

They had played every game imaginable during those days adrift, and now, their reunion felt like a simple game of hide and seek. It was as if they were back on the sea, and Aurora could no longer see the banquet hall around her. Instead, she saw herself as a child in the middle of the dance floor.

"Julian, why don't you teach me to dance? I saw others dancing beautifully at the ball," she said.

The man before her seemed to overlap with the young boy in white from those days, his lips curving into a small smile. "Alright."

He approached her step by step. Despite her being much shorter than him, he didn't seem to mind and performed a perfect gentleman's invitation.

"My lady, may I have this dance with you?"

The two danced joyously in the cabin, their youthful silhouettes intertwining as memories began to resurface in Aurora's mind. The movements now mirrored those in her memories. Aurora placed her hand in his, and he gently held her slender waist, dancing gracefully under everyone's gaze.

"Let's see if you've practiced over the years or if you're still the bad dancer who used to step on my feet," Julian said teasingly.

going to

high heels, it did not affect her performance at all. Their

as Aurora twirled in another man's arms, jealousy running amok. He remembered how she used to laugh so purely when they were in love, her eyes and heart full of him. Now, she no longer belonged to him. Could the events from three years ago truly prevent them from returning

prayed for Aurora's forgiveness, hoping they could reconcile. He was ashamed of his thoughts but couldn't deny his deep feelings for her. Throughout the three years she was gone, he had

could she laugh so joyfully in another's embrace? Unacceptable! He would never allow it! He secretly vowed to win her back. Her smile should only belong to him. Meanwhile, Susan was unaware of Hayden's jealousy. She breathed a sigh of relief that Aurora hadn't chosen him. Hayden had been acting so strangely lately, and she couldn't fathom what he was thinking. If Aurora had chosen Hayden, Susan felt he wouldn't have

corner, she couldn't afford

though he made the mistake earlier, she was willing to let bygones be bygones as long as he behaved himself from then on. Everyone had their own thoughts. After Aurora and Julian finished their dance, the rest of

Julian asked with a smile, clearly in

bit tired. Too many people here. I don't like it," she replied, taking refuge in a corner with a

used to love crowded places." Julian recalled

be. Since I realized that many people who smile at you actually harbor ill intentions, I've kept myself from lively crowds. Human nature is far more complicated than I thought, so now I prefer being alone. At least no

who gently stroked her

Aurora responded

don't want you to smile like that," Julian said, his heart aching at her expression, missing the carefree girl she used

At this masquerade ball, nobody knew anyone else's

dispirited, Julian decided it was time to leave. Aurora quickly finished her wine and agreed, "Let's go." They slowly disappeared into the bustling hall,

"Are you sure you're okay alone? You seem really down." Julian initially wanted to take her to his villa, but