Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 483: Regret of the Past

At the arranged meeting spot, Susan noticed that Marcos's face had become pale and weary, a shadow of his once confident self. The gloom in his eyes was unmistakable.

"Marcos, I'm sorry I'm late. The road was a bit congested," Susan explained.

"It's fine. I just got here, too. I ordered the dishes you used to like. Take a look and let me know if there's anything else you'd like to add," Marcos said, his somber expression softening.

Susan glanced at the menu. The dishes were indeed all her favorites. Memories of her childhood surfaced-how she used to beg Marcos to take her to eat these very meals, and how he always indulged her every whim.

"What are you thinking about?" Marcos asked, noticing the faint smile on her lips.

"Nothing," Susan replied, her tone nostalgic. "I was just thinking about how, when I was little, I always made you buy me ice cream and candy."

"Yeah," Marcos chuckled, his mood lightening. "You were such a little troublemaker. Every time you stormed out of the house, you'd head straight to the park. Two ice creams were all it took to cheer you up and bring you back home."

The innocence of childhood was the happiest time of life. Back then, even the deepest sadness could melt away with two simple ice creams.

Susan stared at the menu in her hands, and tears began to fall silently. She had loved Hayden for so many years. She remembered every detail about him-his favorite clothing styles, his preferred colors, the foods he liked and disliked, the brand of his watch, the scent of his cologne.

But what did he know about her? After all these years, he still didn't know her favorite foods. Every time he ordered dishes, they were always Aurora's favorites.

When someone truly loves another, they remember every little detail about them. No matter how much time passes, those memories remain vivid.

But was it worth doing so much for a man who didn't love her back?

loving Hayden, Susan found herself asking

her wedding. Her mother had been preparing the jewelry she would wear the next day and had asked

tomorrow. Tell me, do

silly question. Would I be marrying him if I didn't love him?" Susan had replied casually, too

mother pressed. "He's been with you for so many years. Does

assumed that after Aurora left, Hayden would eventually

applied to the same university as him, only for him to

a romantic campus life like the one he'd shared with Aurora in high school-a love that

was busy with the company, while she entered the entertainment industry. Their time together

night, she would initiate video calls, even if he barely spoke, often engrossed in work. She would ask him to set his phone aside,

much effort she put into looking her best for those

barely responded, often with a simple "Hmm," she convinced herself that he was just too

should prioritize their careers," she thought, understanding his dedication. She

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truth hit her too late. Marcos, even after all these years, still remembered her favorite foods. Meanwhile, she had spent all this time with

clung to were now shattered, leaving her feeling as though her entire world

are you crying all of a sudden? Are the dishes not to your liking? Order whatever you want. It's been so long-I might not know

shook her head. "The dishes are

Susan?" Marcos asked, his voice filled with

her voice trembling. "I married a man who doesn't

been. Her mother's words from