Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 192: The Truth Revealed

Some slept that night, while others, like Genevieve, lay awake, restless. In twenty years, Magnus had never been so harsh with her; it was unprecedented. Reflecting on his strange behavior earlier, she wondered if he had discovered her affair with Paul. Just the thought sank her heart.

No man takes kindly to betrayal. Even though Magnus was inherently kind and gentlemanly, he was still a man of passion. But if he knew, why hadn't he confronted her outright? Genevieve spent the whole night mulling over various possibilities.

She couldn't sleep, and neither could Magnus. His mind was in turmoil, contemplating what to do next. If he confirmed the button belonged to Paul by morning, it would prove Genevieve's infidelity. He would have to expel her from the Montgomery family, but he feared the repercussions on their two children if his father learned of it.

Although Magnus resented Genevieve, he believed their children, Ivy and Zachary, were innocent. Unbeknownst to him, Zachary was deep in debt due to gambling. He was also unaware that neither child was biologically his!

As a father, his primary concern was the children's futures. He resolved to confront Genevieve only after the children had successfully joined the company.

He pondered all night, the first half consumed by these thoughts, and the latter filled with memories of Aurora's mother, Victoria. Their initial meeting had been accidental, invited by a friend to a party where he drank heavily. Waking up to find Genevieve beside him, he had offered her money to leave. Two months later, she reconnected, claiming she was pregnant with his child-a phone call that shattered his life, filled with visions of Victoria's gentle demeanor.

Victoria was humble and never vain, only adorning herself for significant events, favoring comfort on regular days. She had an elegant air about her, never spoiled, joining him for morning runs and evening walks. Now, all he could recall was her tranquil, gardenia-like visage-all tragically past.

His heart swelled with sorrow for what his actions had driven Victoria to-a deepening melancholy mirrored by his growing disdain for Genevieve.

Meanwhile, Aurora had a beautiful dream. She dreamt of her mother, gentle as moonlight. They were at an amusement park, a happy family without sorrow. She rode a carousel, over and over, until a boy in white appeared beside her, whispering, "Little Bunny..."

The alarm woke Aurora from her pleasant dream. She stretched lazily and got up, dressed neatly, while Ivy and Zachary still slept in. Magnus, Genevieve, and Paul were already up, their faces drawn and dark under the eyes.

It seemed that Magnus had sensed something about last night's events. Aurora smiled, anticipating the drama that was about to unfold.

"Dad."

come to the office with us later, Aurora?"

"Okay."

who had done something wrong, and Magnus didn't even glance at her, his gaze

was missing the top button, a detail that might have been overlooked in others, but for someone of his stature, impeccably dressed in

had to be perfect, yet Paul's top button had mysteriously

your button?" Magnus asked

a bit careless; maybe it fell off somewhere," Paul

this

darkened. She had been worried about Magnus returning suddenly the previous night and

Magnus to find the button, considering his strange behavior

hands trembled as she held her chopsticks, and

moment, the button was a hot potato, neither to be accepted

on your shirt.

it was found on the stairs, Paul reluctantly took the button. "It's just a small button; you're being

reveal

understand Magnus anymore. If he had already discovered the truth,

at least he hadn't turned against her completely. There was still a

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