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

just gave a

became that capricious, you might find me troublesome and start

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

let's go back," Aurora

"Not sad anymore?"

saw her mood

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 mom really has and

except this one. He thought of

you ever

Julian hesitated before speaking.

looked puzzled, "What

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, it might disrupt the path she arranged for

and also loved Aurora deeply, understanding her mother's psychological

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Julian's words, Aurora

the truth really turn my life upside

right-Tina had clearly been in pain yesterday, and

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

Julian reminded her.

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

her own daughter if not to protect her? It was no good deed

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

diagnosed Aurora with uterine damage, caused by medications fed to her when she was very young.

family, he changed his mind. Genevieve indeed despised Aurora, viewing her as a threat. She would have eliminated Aurora, no doubt, but her method would surely be one that resulted in Aurora's

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

one who drugged Aurora. So who else close to her could have

had always been a fool, kept in the dark. Julian had

drugs were administered when Aurora was very young, at