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."

to the office with us later, Aurora?" Magnus's voice softened when he saw

"Okay."

child who had done something wrong, and Magnus didn't even

detail that might have been overlooked in others, but for

had to be perfect,

to your button?" Magnus

it

found this button yesterday, cousin. Does it

button, Genevieve's face darkened. She had been worried about Magnus returning suddenly the previous

strange behavior last night. It

hands trembled as she held her chopsticks, and Paul also

a hot potato, neither to be

looks exactly like the ones on your shirt. I found it on the stairs yesterday," Magnus said,

the button. "It's just a

small button can reveal a lot,"

discovered the

was favorable; at least he hadn't turned

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