Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Aurora wasn't discouraged by failing to obtain the ruby. After all, it was just an object, nothing irreplaceable. Losing it only meant wasted time.

"Mona, take Miss Montgomery home first," Heather instructed. Originally, they were closer to Heather's house, so she should have been dropped off first. However, seeing Aurora looking so worn out, Heather's heart ached.

Aurora, though a resolute and capable woman in public, was, in reality, like a child- someone who didn't know how to take care of herself.

If she did, she wouldn't have let her health deteriorate to this point. It was no wonder Julian had always reminded her to eat when he was around.

"That works," Aurora agreed without resistance. She wasn't in the mood to argue. The snow, which had stopped for a week, had started falling again. "Look, it's snowing."

Aurora, draped in a coat over her dress, gazed out the window. To Heather, she looked like a glamorous star, her every movement a work of art.

"Yes, Miss Montgomery, it's snowing. Make sure to stay warm tonight so you don't catch a cold," Heather said. Unintentionally, she had started sounding like a caretaker.

The car stopped in front of a villa. It was Heather's first time seeing Aurora's house up close. In a neighborhood like this, homes didn't come cheap, and Heather couldn't help but feel a little envious.

"Mona, take Heather home. Make sure she gets there safely," Aurora instructed.

"Of course, Miss Montgomery. Don't worry," Mona nodded. Only then did Aurora step out of the car.

Still wearing her evening gown with a coat draped over it, Aurora's entrance didn't go unnoticed. Hayden, who had just returned, saw her. She had clearly attended some grand event.

"Aurora," he called out, stopping her.

boyfriend, then her enemy, and now

Hayden asked awkwardly, grasping for an excuse.

sky. "It's late, and I'm tired. Maybe another time," she replied, brushing him off

She wasn't lying. "Alright, then rest

the villa. Hayden knew Julian had left.

his mind. In that moment, she exuded an isolated sorrow, a kind of loneliness that tugged at

snow queen, wandering and lost in the storm. The stronger and more resilient she appeared, the more

why did you go out dressed like that? Aren't you freezing? If Mr. Barnet saw you, he'd be heartbroken. I'll run you a hot bath right away,"

Julian, Julian-her mind

and fall asleep as soon as she got home. But now, with a rare moment of idleness, her longing for him grew uncontrollably, like

as though she were seeing Julian. After all,

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the bath is ready. Check if

can go now. There's nothing else

you some tea in a moment," Mrs. Hill added. This was one of Julian's instructions before he left-Mrs.

he was still controlling everything about her life. And strangely,

light-headed. She was likely just too exhausted from recent days.

midnight, but in Paris, night had just begun. Julian, after a long day, finally returned to his hotel. He noticed Aurora's goodnight message from hours

over time. At home, he avoided it for Aurora's sake, and at work,

of them were making changes for the sake of each other. Yet, when apart,

knock at the door. He had ordered a late-night snack earlier, and it seemed to have

the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Julian got up to answer the door. The delivery person entered, carrying a food box. Julian gestured toward