Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 459

Chapter 459: The Episode

The two parted reluctantly. Aurora and Elina had connected deeply, so much so that Elina, with a hint of sentimentality, thought to herself: if Aurora couldn't become her daughter-in-law, perhaps she could take her as a goddaughter.

"Let's go," Denis Vukic said impatiently. Women were such trouble-standing at the door endlessly, delaying everything.

"Oh, Elina, goodbye."

"Girl, if I miss you, I'll call. You have to answer, okay? Don't ignore me," Elina reminded her seriously.

"Alright, Elina." Aurora's lips curved into a faint smile. It had been such a long time since an elder had shown her this kind of affection.

In truth, Aurora had already called the number on Victoria's business card the day she arrived in this city. But, as she had expected, it wasn't Victoria herself who answered.

Her assistant, Erica, had picked up and promised to pass along the message, saying that Victoria would call her back. From yesterday until today, however, Aurora had waited in vain.

She had long realized that her mother was deliberately distancing herself from her. As Julian had once said, perhaps this was her mother's way of protecting her.

But still, she was her mother. No matter what, Aurora couldn't help but think of her and miss her.

Today, Elina's warmth had offered her a fleeting glimpse of maternal love, filling a void that Aurora hadn't realized could still ache so deeply. It had been so long since she had felt this content.

Even so, her stomach ached terribly now. She suffered from severe gastritis and couldn't eat too much or too little. She usually adhered strictly to a measured diet.

But tonight, Elina's enthusiasm had made it hard for her to refuse the food offered. And somewhere, it had stirred memories of her past, prompting her to eat far more than she should have.

Her stomach began to throb faintly with pain. A fine layer of sweat formed on her forehead, but Aurora, being the strong-willed person she was, didn't say a word to Denis Vukic.

quite busy. When will you have time

up on the odd tone in her voice. Sensitive as

Aurora replied, turning her head to look out the

her face, though he still felt suspicious. Deciding not to press further, he replied, "In the evenings-I'm free every evening-or

for your

trouble. I've got plenty of free time anyway." Free time was a burden to him; he

can drop me off here." As they approached

"Alright."

today." Aurora stepped out of the car, forcing a smile that took

as a sheet, dotted with beads of sweat. Something was clearly

as Aurora walked into the building, each step seemingly a struggle. Then he saw her pull out her

as she spoke. Her body felt weak, and she knew she needed to get to a hospital. But she didn't want to rely on Denis, someone she barely knew. She

help. He was the

an important meeting tonight. I'm afraid I can't come. Be good and

burdened him. Running the company alone had left him even busier and

how busy he was, Aurora didn't tell him about her condition. She decided she'd

twisted violently. She doubled over and vomited

times her usual portion, including foods she couldn't even properly digest. She ate them all, simply because Elina had placed them on her plate.

a tissue appeared in front of

"Mr... Mr. Vukic?

Her chronic gastritis, which

you say anything when you were in so much pain?" Denis's dark eyes glinted with frustration. Did she think he was

trouble you any more than I already have," Aurora said, wiping

little more trouble." Without another word,

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