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?

found herself asking

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

marrying Hayden tomorrow. Tell me, do you

him if I didn't love him?" Susan

been with you for so many years. Does

speechless. She had always assumed that after Aurora left,

university as him, only for him to skip several grades and graduate while she

the one he'd shared with Aurora

had imagined. He was busy with the company, while she entered the entertainment

she would initiate video calls, even if he barely spoke, often engrossed in work. She would ask him to set his phone aside, saying he didn't need to talk-she just wanted to see

her best for those

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

prioritize their careers," she thought, understanding his

for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! But now, thinking back, she realized how foolish she had been. He wasn't too busy;

on the other end of the call, would

all these years, still remembered her favorite foods. Meanwhile, she had spent all this time with Hayden, who had

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

of a sudden? Are the dishes not to your liking? Order whatever you want. It's been

"The dishes are perfect. They're all

why the tears? Did something happen, Susan?" Marcos asked, his

her voice trembling. "I

that moment, Susan realized just how wronged she had been. Her mother's words from years ago