Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 378: Sleep With Me

Susan had stayed up for a while but couldn't hold out any longer, and so she fell asleep in front of Hayden's bed. Julian had not only to attend to his own matters but also to watch over Hayden, who was on an IV drip, occasionally needing to call the nurse in to change the medication. Aurora had slept for two hours before she got up. Upon waking, she saw Julian sitting at the desk, working intently. She gently lifted the blanket and walked towards him.

"Julian, get some sleep. I'm worried you'll wear yourself out," she whispered in his ear. "It's okay, I can handle it."

Aurora saw the red veins in Julian's eyes and felt a deep pang of sympathy. Since returning to the country and being with Julian, he had always been meticulously protective of her. No matter what happened, he was always there in front of her, sharing the burden, even though his status could have allowed him a more carefree path. It seemed profoundly unfair that just because he was a man, he had to shoulder so much.

"Julian, take a break," Aurora insisted, cupping his cheeks. Julian wanted to resist, but faced with Aurora's concerned look, he agreed.

"Alright."

He lay down in Aurora's bed, and she covered him with a blanket.

Love was not a matter for one alone but required mutual understanding and support to endure. After Julian fell asleep, Aurora tidied up his documents, locked the computer screen to secure the confidential files, and restored tranquility to the hospital room. Aurora stood by the window, gazing at the distant skyscrapers.

Previously, she harbored hatred for Clothville due to the many bad memories of her years there. However, at some point, she had begun to love the city, perhaps because of his companionship, which showed her that there was more to life than just pain.

She had planned to leave the city once her revenge was complete and all was settled, but now her feelings had changed. She wanted to settle down and build a life and a happy family with him. In her mind, she envisioned a beautiful future that she believed would one day be realized.

Aurora's smile, faint but genuine, was noticed by Hayden as he awoke. It wasn't the innocent smile she used to wear around him but had a hint of feminine charm, with gentle, tender eyes. Hayden knew this smile wasn't for him. Knowing how happy she now was, he should let go, but his heart was unwilling; he wanted her to stay by his side and smile at him just like that.

Feeling his gaze, Aurora quickly turned around and saw Hayden watching her from his bed.

"Are you hungry or thirsty?" she asked with concern.

thirsty," Hayden masked his

with a light smile. She poured a glass of water and supported his back to help him sit up and drink. Hayden smelled

Aurora was not accustomed to physical contact with any man other than Julian, and she instinctively pulled

was instantly

can't you even manage that without making a

fault," Hayden

Aurora said as she put away the water glass and stepped back. Had

her guilt

should have been Susan taking care of him, yet he had asked her to stay. Was he

previous night still echoed in her ears; he and Susan had just married, and yet there he was, drinking alone in the yard

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still have feelings for her, she thought. She had stayed this morning out of

returned to Julian's side, awakened by Susan's shrill voice.

she soothed

Julian was just too tired; his mind foggy, he childishly muttered, "I want you to sleep

arm, pulling Aurora onto the bed. Unable to escape his strong grip, she quietly lay down beside him, shoes

saw no need to stay if Hayden harbored such intentions;

not reject Julian, nestling into his arms instead. Julian, eyes closed, enveloped her in a familiar embrace, pulling her close and covering them both with the blanket, his hand firmly

scoffed coldly from

years but also for the tender care Julian showed her. It was clear to anyone how much Julian spoiled her, his kindness