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.

meeting Hayden's gaze. Once her boyfriend, then her enemy, and now just a stranger. Seeing him again evoked no emotion

How about a few games?" Hayden asked awkwardly, grasping for an excuse. Back in high

and I'm tired. Maybe another time," she replied, brushing him off with a

noticed the fatigue on her face. She wasn't lying. "Alright, then

lifting the hem of her gown as she walked into the villa. Hayden knew Julian had left. He hadn't

etched itself into his mind. In that

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

you freezing? If Mr. Barnet saw you, he'd

Julian, Julian-her mind was consumed

busy, she didn't have time to think. She'd work until she was exhausted and fall asleep as soon as she got home. But now, with a rare moment of idleness, her longing for him grew uncontrollably, like a seed sprouting into a

were seeing

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bath is ready.

can go now. There's nothing else to

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

Even when he wasn't here, he was still controlling everything about her life. And strangely, she

Aurora felt light-headed. She was likely just too exhausted from recent days. She sent Julian

just begun. Julian, after a long day, finally returned to his hotel. He noticed

At home, he avoided it for Aurora's

also quit smoking a long time ago. Both of them were making changes for the sake of

there was a knock at the door. He had ordered a late-night snack earlier, and it

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 the table. "Just leave