Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

After hanging up the phone, Victoria was seized by another violent coughing fit. She grabbed a few tissues to cover her mouth, knowing deep down that her days were numbered.

This time, the coughing felt as if it would pull the very air from her lungs. Erica brought her a glass of warm water and noticed the bloodstain on the white tissue in her hand.

"Madam, have some water," Erica urged, her voice tinged with concern. The sight of the blood was shocking, even to her, but Tina remained unbothered, as though she had grown used to it. Calmly, she wiped the blood away, tossed the tissue into the trash, and showed no emotion on her face.

After taking a sip of warm water, Tina's heart was still ice-cold. "Erica, what day is it today?"

"Madam, Christmas just passed. Didn't you watch Ms. Aurora's livestream about her perfume a few days ago?" Erica reminded her gently.

From a young age, Victoria had always had an excellent memory-a trait inherited from her family. The women of her lineage were born exceptional, with sharper minds and stronger memories than most.

How could she forget something as simple as the date? It was a sign of her worsening health, a decline that seemed to accelerate with each passing day.

"Oh, that's right. How could I forget so quickly?" Tina chuckled softly to herself. She picked up her tablet and opened videos featuring Aurora.

"Look at this child. She's incredible," Tina said, her voice tinged with pride. Erica already knew the truth and didn't bother concealing it anymore.

"Madam, how could your daughter not be incredible? Everyone's praising her new sales model, and the reviews for her perfume are glowing. Speaking of which..." Erica hesitated, as if something had just come to mind.

"What is it?" Tina looked at her suspiciously.

Erica retrieved a carefully wrapped box. Inside was a custom-made bottle of perfume, accompanied by a handwritten card.

"Merry Christmas, Mom!"

was unmistakable. Tears blurred Tina's vision as she read

Even after I abandoned her, she still acknowledges me

stood by, watching this woman who had always been a queen in the eyes of others-strong, untouchable, and commanding-now sitting on the edge of her bed, sobbing uncontrollably. Erica could only

sign the card because she must have

clever... she deserves to live a long, ordinary life, like a normal person," Tina murmured, her gaze fixed on the screen playing Aurora's videos. The sight of her daughter only deepened her conviction that

business world now, carrying the proud legacy of the R family's exceptional genes. Madam, you were always meant to stand above the rest," Erica said, her tone

out a bitter laugh. "On the surface, it looks glamorous, but if I had the choice, I'd have rather been born into an ordinary family. I just wanted to live as

fully aware of why Tina had

who could play with others' emotions, even her own-she would do

for so many years. You know what I'm thinking, just as I know what's

waiting for you! Yes, I called him

that you..." Erica was stunned. She had always thought that the events with the Montgomery family had shattered Tina so completely that she would never love

heartless," Tina admitted, her voice soft. "I've seen everything he's done for me. I

in the first place. That's why I

want to see most is him. I was the one who sent him away. I didn't want him to see me like this-so frail, so weak. I didn't

me.

I can't stop thinking about him. I miss him so much it's driving me mad. I know I'm selfish, but I can't help

edge of her blanket, tears streaming silently down

didn't care, but because she didn't

for her. She leaned forward and embraced Tina. "Madam, you've done nothing wrong. Not a single thing. I believe that Mr. Walsh wants

spend the rest of your days together in happiness? Do you think pushing him away will make him stop loving

for you to

us for the complete experience-all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! You

you-madly, deeply. So why keep lying