Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 232: As Good as He Can Be

Perhaps worried about the injuries Julian had sustained, Aurora had a restless night. She fretted over accidentally touching his wounds, while Julian could only sleep on his side, fearing that lying flat might cause his injuries to bleed. Neither slept well. Aurora woke up early, and Julian, having been in pain all night, only fell asleep at dawn. It was rare for her to wake before him; usually, when she opened her eyes, he was already watching her.

Aurora gazed at the man sleeping beside her, his arm instinctively around her waist. His face was unusually pale from the blood loss the night before, making him look like a handsome prince in his slumber. His high nose, elegant thin lips, and distinct cheekbones reminded her of how he had shielded her with his body the previous night.

She had been unharmed, while he was covered in blood. She finally understood why so many women in ancient times fell in love with their heroes after being rescued.

At that moment, Julian looked more handsome than ever, his actions proving her significant place in his heart. What more could she ask for in life than to have met a man like him?

Aurora smiled faintly, carefully removing his hand from her waist to avoid waking him. Normally, Julian would have already been awake by now, but his fatigue and injuries from the day had kept him asleep. Today, the Montgomery Group had a recruitment event, and as the HR manager, she had several rounds of interviews to conduct.

Aurora quietly went about her morning routine, changing into a suit and applying light makeup before preparing to leave. She checked her watch before heading out-she was up half an hour earlier than usual and turned back.

"Miss, let me make you something to eat," Mrs. Hill said as she followed Aurora into the kitchen.

"Mrs. Hill, you go rest. I'll make some breakfast for Julian, and you can warm it up when he wakes," Aurora replied.

"How sweet," Mrs. Hill said, chuckling with a broom in hand. "Your husband is lucky to have such a wife."

Aurora didn't correct her this time. "Knowing him is my fortune. Now, go on with your tasks, I'll manage here."

Mrs. Hill went upstairs to clean, and Aurora busied herself in the kitchen. Once the vegetable porridge was ready, she also made a couple of sandwiches. Realizing it was time to leave, she packed one sandwich and hurried out.

for Cameron to pick her up. She hesitated to fetch Julian's keys, not wanting to wake him so soon after he had fallen asleep. Reluctantly, she walked to the door, considering whether she

car stopped beside her, and Hayden's face

forgotten that Hayden had moved next door; with her early departures and late returns, she hadn't run into him recently. "No, someone is coming to pick

again. She had some time, but preparing breakfast for Julian had

seat. Once, she had harbored feelings of revenge against Hayden, but now that

wore a silk shirt on top paired with cropped black pants and about three-inch high heels. A trench coat was draped over her shoulders, the sleeves rolled up to just below the elbows,

started, the scenery along the roadside receded into the background. Hayden broke the silence, "Back in high school, I often

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sake of living," Aurora

previous night. At that time, he had seen Aurora rushing towards the champagne tower, but

me say this again, I wouldn't joke about my marriage. I agreed to be with Julian sincerely; I love him, and he loves me," Aurora stated, clarifying the truth

hadn't happened three years ago, do

'ifs' in this world," Aurora dismissed the hypothetical

"Does

does everything

to say,

Aurora off at the entrance of her office building. She unbuckled her seatbelt,

"Wait..." Hayden hesitated.