Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 386: Divergent Paths

Aurora easily spotted the woman in the black trench coat and large sunglasses. John Walsh stood by her side, making lively conversation, though she seemed barely interested, her mind elsewhere. Suddenly, as she looked in Aurora's direction, Aurora quickly hid behind a pillar, knowing that appearing now would only repeat the outcome of yesterday, adding nothing but mutual sorrow.

"Master, the check-in is complete; we can board now," Erica said, holding the tickets.

John escorted her to the security checkpoint and hugged her lightly.

"Don't worry, I'll be back soon to join you."

"Take good care of her," Tina said with a thick nasal voice. If she had removed her sunglasses, her dark circles from a sleepless night filled with memories of past grudges would be visible.

"I will. It's about time. Go check in, don't miss your flight," John released her.

"Okay."

Tina walked towards the security lane, feeling as though someone was watching her. She turned back after a few steps, scanning the airport. Only a few leisurely travelers dragging their suitcases were in sight. Erica, sensing her unease, paused and asked, "Master, what are you looking at?"

"Nothing, let's go," Tina withdrew her gaze.

Aurora cautiously peeked from behind the pillar, watching the group leave. She wondered, "Mom, what has happened over these years to change you so much?"

"Why not go and see her off?"

Julian, having parked the car, caught up and noticed Aurora hadn't shown herself. Wasn't she concerned about Tina?

"It would only cause trouble for both of us. Since nothing can change the outcome and

it would only bring us sadness, why should I bother going out?"

Aurora shook her head in resignation.

Julian understood her feelings and embraced her gently.

"Little Bunny, sometimes I wish you weren't so sensible. Wouldn't it be nice if you were

more willful

gave

that capricious, you might find me troublesome and start to

will always like

go back," Aurora

"Not sad anymore?"

her mood

her head, "We have to accept it. Knowing that Mom is still alive is the greatest happiness. Although I don't know why she refuses to acknowledge she is my mom, I can feel her suffering. Julian, you are so capable, could you help me find out what identity my

refuse Aurora's requests, except this one.

ever considered

Julian hesitated before speaking.

"What is it,

were to protect you. She has never explained, preferring to be misunderstood as an irresponsible mother, leaving her daughter to fend for herself all these years. The only explanation is that she did it to protect you, to

an observer, could see things more deeply and also loved Aurora deeply, understanding her

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words, Aurora fell into deep

truth really turn my life upside

been in pain yesterday, and under such circumstances, she had

mother has painstakingly crafted the life you now have. Would you really not mind if meddling in her world changed your current

Julian reminded her.

family-a family shrouded in mystery.

recognize her own daughter if not to protect her? It was no good deed for Aurora to get involved in something her mother

unsettling: why had Tina and John Walsh been together for so many

caused by medications fed to her when she was very young. Initially, Julian thought Genevieve,

her as a threat. She would

having children, it wouldn't make much sense to Genevieve. Why would she bother with chronic medication when she could simply poison Aurora and be

was certain that Genevieve was not the one who drugged

reason to do such a thing; he had always been a fool, kept in

administered when Aurora was very young, at a time