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

bit more willful

gave

you might find me troublesome and start

as it's you, no matter what you become, I will always like

let's go back," Aurora

"Not sad anymore?"

saw her mood

acknowledge she is my mom, I can feel her suffering. Julian, you are so capable, could you help me find out what identity my mom really has and why she had

to refuse Aurora's requests, except this one. He thought of the unfinished totem

have you ever considered

Julian hesitated before speaking.

"What is it,

couldn't possibly not love you. So, what could make a mother treat her own daughter as a stranger? Unless her actions 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 keep your life on track, to let you forget her, even if it meant being misunderstood. If you forcefully pursue this investigation,

more deeply and also loved Aurora deeply, understanding

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Aurora

truth really turn my life upside

Julian was right-Tina had clearly been in pain yesterday, and under such circumstances, she had refused even

life you now have. Would you really not mind if meddling in

Julian reminded her.

since he learned that her mother was part of the R family-a family shrouded in mystery. Although he did not know the specifics, his intuition told him that Aurora should not get

her? It was no good deed

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

with uterine damage, caused by medications fed to her when she was very young. Initially, Julian thought Genevieve, out of sheer malice,

indeed despised Aurora, viewing her as a threat. She would have eliminated Aurora, no doubt, but her method

much sense to Genevieve. Why would she

the one who drugged

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

administered when Aurora was very