Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Mrs. Giron's words didn't carry much weight on the surface, but to Susan, they were sharp and cutting. She had called Susan a stain on Marcos' life.

"Susan, you must be hungry. I bought you something to eat. You need to eat more to take care of yourself," Marcos said as he laid out the food he had brought.

He carefully poured a bowl of chicken soup, letting it cool. Then he helped Susan sit up and placed the food in front of her, feeding her by hand.

"Marcos, I'm not injured, you know," Susan said, her mood lightened by his thoughtfulness.

"You're carrying our baby now. As the father, it's my job to take good care of both of you," Marcos replied. On the way to buy the food, he had come to terms with the situation.

Perhaps it was fate, he thought. That night had been Susan's safe period, so neither of them had taken any precautions. Yet, against all odds, she got pregnant. This unexpected life growing inside her gave him clarity.

Whatever doubts he had about their relationship were now gone. There was no turning back-he had to take responsibility for both Susan and the baby.

As they ate, Susan's mind wandered repeatedly.

"Susan, what's wrong?" Marcos asked, noticing her distraction.

"Marcos, I've always wanted to meet your family. But you've never allowed it. It's not because they're too busy, is it? It's because they don't approve of me, right?" Susan asked directly.

"Susan, why are you thinking like this today?"

"Your mother came to see me earlier," Susan admitted. At this point, she saw no reason to keep it a secret anymore.

"What did she say?" Marcos' heart sank. He recalled the harsh things his family had said about her before. He couldn't imagine what his mother might have said to Susan's face.

good match and suggested I carefully reconsider our relationship. But, Marcos, I don't care what others

had already made up her mind. If Marcos viewed her as nothing more than a burden, she'd walk away. She wouldn't drag

now, knowing she was pregnant, Marcos realized

convince them. In the past, I wasn't sure about my feelings, but now I am. I'll marry you and take care of you and the baby," Marcos said with

you,

abandon you? Don't worry;

his words were meant to comfort Susan, Marcos knew better than anyone

hardships she had endured, she felt fortunate to have met a man

hospital, Susan began preparing for the baby's arrival. While she dreamed of having a wedding with Marcos, she was hesitant. Her previous marriage to Hayden

No marriage certificate. She had nothing-not even the tangible symbols of commitment.

someone who genuinely loved her. Since her pregnancy, Marcos came home immediately

hadn't found it with Hayden, but now,

happiness didn't last long. One day, Marcos came home with exciting news. His family had finally agreed

matter how strict parents could be, they ultimately loved their children. Surely, they

on outfit after outfit in

you think I should

Susan. You look amazing in anything. Back when I was abroad, I used to buy fashion magazines just because you were on the cover," Marcos said with

opened his heart, life no longer felt as

made mistakes in the past, they were all foolish acts driven by love. Hayden had never treated her as a woman to be cherished. The resentment she had buried deep within her had turned her

flower-when cared for, she would bloom beautifully. If

with her, Marcos discovered there

All they needed was his family's approval, which made tonight's family

you're so sweet. I'll wear white. It's a color that people find