Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 501: I Am Not Your Mother

Tina's cold hand was tightly held by Aurora, who struggled to maintain her composure. "So what if I am?" she asked.

"If the curse is real, won't you end up like the other family heads?" Aurora's voice trembled as she held back tears.

Before coming here, she had considered that this might just be a rumor Denis Vukic had overheard. But now, seeing the expression on Tina's face, she was certain it wasn't a lie. At the very least, the curse was real-though perhaps with some details misrepresented.

"Nonsense. Who's been filling your head with this? Curses? It's the 21st century, and you're still this superstitious? Did you even learn anything in college?" Tina quickly regained her icy demeanor.

"Medical technology is so advanced now. People are living longer and longer. Then why are the family heads' lives getting shorter and shorter?" Aurora pressed further. "It's just a coincidence. When someone's time is up, no one can stop it. Girl, I've got things to handle. If you have nothing else, leave." Tina had issued her ultimatum.

Aurora suddenly lunged forward, wrapping her arms tightly around Tina and refusing to let go. "Mom, I know it's you. You can deny it, and I can pretend I don't know. But at least tell me whether the curse is real. I just want to do something for my mom. I don't believe in curses-I just want you to live. Even if you never acknowledge me in this life, I don't care. I only want you to live happily for the rest of your days."

Tina's body trembled in Aurora's embrace. What mother wouldn't feel heartbroken hearing such words from her daughter?

Tina had always acted in Aurora's best interest. But what could she do? If there was any way to avoid it, she wouldn't have left Aurora in the first place. She knew that if she told Aurora the truth, her daughter would get dragged into this mess too. And that was the last thing Tina wanted.

Both of them wanted the other to be happy, but a river separated them, leaving them on opposite banks, unable to truly reach one another.

"Mom, do you know? All these years, I thought you were no longer in this world. Until this year, when I saw you-I realized you were alive. And that's wonderful. At first, I couldn't understand. If you're alive, why didn't you want me? Was I a burden to you? Did I get in the way of your new life?

"I thought it was because of Dad and Genevieve that you left, losing all hope. But later, I realized that wasn't it. You love me. You love me more than anyone else could.

didn't want me to interfere with your life. Maybe you're in some kind of trouble now,

blood you carried for ten months. You gave birth

I do something too? Let me

from crying. She nearly spilled the truth, but if she did,

compel her to stay by Tina's side, perhaps even offering to inherit the position of

precious treasure. It was enough for Tina to bear this pain alone; she didn't want Aurora to carry

away her tears silently, Tina said, "Girl, I'm not your mother. Your mother died long ago-over ten years ago. The person standing before you is the head

why are you crying? That night in the hotel, you secretly applied ointment to my injuries.

things," Tina denied

that's true, then why are your eyes red

my eyes?" Tina's gaze was

the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience—all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Aurora slowly knelt in front of her. "Mom, I'm

tell. I'm busy. Leave

I just want to help

help. If you

Aurora away quickly because she wasn't

mom. The more you push me away, the more worried I get. I'll lose sleep over this, Mom.

to her childhood ways. Whenever she wanted something, she'd tug on Tina's sleeve and beg with a

the

quickly, startled by the scene before her. "What's going

personnel are allowed in my office," Tina