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.

gaze. Once her boyfriend, then her enemy, and now

Hayden asked awkwardly, grasping for an excuse.

Maybe another time," she

fatigue on her face. She wasn't lying.

Aurora replied, lifting the hem of her gown as she walked into the villa. Hayden knew Julian had left. He hadn't seen that familiar

Aurora standing under the streetlamp, watching the snow, etched itself into his mind. In that moment, she exuded an

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

saw you, he'd be heartbroken. I'll run you a hot bath right away," Mrs.

overwhelmed. Julian, Julian-her mind was

think. She'd work until she was exhausted and fall asleep as soon as she got

Hill bustling in the bathroom, Aurora felt as though she were seeing Julian. After all, these little

The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Just a

ready.

You can go now.

in a moment," Mrs. Hill added. This was one of Julian's instructions before he left-Mrs. Hill was tasked with ensuring Aurora

when he wasn't here, he was still

Aurora felt light-headed. She was likely just too exhausted from recent days. She sent Julian a simple "Goodnight" message

Paris, night had just begun. Julian, after a long day, finally returned to

home, he avoided it for Aurora's sake, and at work, he was often too busy to

were making changes for the sake of each

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

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.