Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 457: Girlfriend

Denis Vukic parked the car outside the villa. Aurora followed him out, her eyes catching the green vines winding along the villa's walls, dotted with small blossoms.

Her heart began to race nervously. What kind of person would Professor Lockman be? What if things didn't go as planned?

The door opened, and a housemaid appeared. Before Aurora could react, Denis grabbed her hand and led her inside with commanding ease.

A middle-aged woman emerged from the living room, her face lighting up the moment she saw Denis.

"Denny, you're back! Why didn't you call ahead? I could've made your favorite burgers. And... who's she?" The woman's cheerful tone faltered as she noticed Aurora standing beside him.

Aurora froze at the word "Mom." She studied the elegant woman carefully. The resemblance to Denis was undeniable.

So, this was Denis's mother. Which meant Professor Lockman was probably his father. No wonder Mino said his word carried weight-how could a father ignore his own son? But despite returning home, Denis showed no trace of joy. His face remained impassive, his lips pressed into a tight line.

"Where is he?"

"Your father...," the woman began, her smile unwavering, clearly delighted by Denis's presence.

"How many times do I have to tell you? He's not my father. My father is dead." Denis's cold words cut through the air, and in that moment, Aurora understood. Every family had its own struggles, and this one was no exception.

Perhaps this strained family dynamic was what made Denis so distant and cold. Aurora suddenly felt awkward for being caught in the middle of it all.

"Why are you so harsh? You'll scare the poor girl away. Come, my dear, have a seat." His mother's gentle demeanor reminded Aurora of Victoria, warm and inviting. She took Aurora's hand and led her into the living room.

a woman home before, so in his mother's mind, Aurora had already become her

to see Professor Lockman about something, and Mr. Vukic was kind enough to bring me here," Aurora introduced herself

sit down. What would you like to drink?" His mother's

could respond, another

"Mango juice."

his father." His mother instructed the maid to prepare

the door, and an impatient voice from inside responded, "Don't bother

hardly ever comes home," Elina replied

lock clicked, and a man stepped out

room.

eyes landed on him. He looked like he hadn't shaved in a week, his linen shirt was wrinkled, but his sharp features still hinted at a once-handsome man. He bore

carrying a faint happiness as

touch me," Denis snapped coldly before the man could get too close. The

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in to ease the tension. Clearly, this wasn't the first time such a

back. Maybe he's tired. This is his friend, Miss Montgomery,"

She couldn't help but wonder if

the unfamiliar guest? But then again, this wasn't a typical family. Both Elina and Lockman

Montgomery, are you Denny's girlfriend? My son has good taste-" Aurora, mid-sip of her mango juice, nearly choked, spraying it everywhere. "No-no, I'm so sorry! That was very rude of me," she stammered, flustered. Denis, quick to react, tossed her a mint-scented handkerchief. "Wipe it off." Mortified, Aurora hurried to clean

unfold, smiled faintly. It was clear that her son had developed feelings for Aurora. Otherwise, someone as fastidious as Denis would never