Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

The housekeeper opened the door for them. Susan's heart pounded uncontrollably, faster than it ever had-even more so than the first time she attended an awards ceremony. She was both nervous and scared.

"Marcos and Susan are here! Come in," Mrs. Giron greeted them warmly, her smile as radiant as a sunflower in full bloom.

"Mrs. Giron, I brought this gift for you," Susan said, her voice trembling from her nerves.

"There's no need for gifts when you come to visit, Susan. You're too thoughtful," Mrs. Giron replied, her smile never faltering. Her demeanor was so gentle that Susan couldn't reconcile it with the sharp words she'd heard from her at the hospital that day.

The truth was, many people in this world were actors. They wore masks so well that it was impossible to see the expressions hidden beneath. If Mrs. Giron hadn't said those things at the hospital, Susan might still have held a good impression of her. But some things, once broken, could never be repaired.

Susan followed closely behind Marcos, like a shy little girl. In the living room, Mr. Giron and Marcos' grandparents were seated. The housekeeper had already begun serving some dishes, and the enticing aroma of food filled the air.

Since becoming pregnant, Susan's appetite had grown significantly. Back when she worked as an actress, she had always been conscious of her figure. A slim face looked better on camera, and wearing evening gowns for events required her to stay trim. Gaining weight wasn't an option.

But now that she was expecting a child and no longer in the spotlight, Susan had allowed herself to relax.

"Hello, everyone," Susan greeted them awkwardly.

They had all seen Susan on television before, so her face was familiar. "Susan, you're here. Please, have a seat," said Mr. Giron.

"Thank you, Mr. Giron," Susan replied, sitting down cautiously. She wasn't sure what kind of attitude Marcos' family would have toward her, so she didn't dare say much.

"Would you like something to drink?" Marcos asked her kindly.

hadn't been this nervous even when visiting the Alvarez family. Apart from Joaquin being harsh, the rest of the Alvarez family was relatively easy to deal

television," she said with a smile. Then, turning to Marcos, she added, "There's fruit in the kitchen. Why don't you go get some

can rest for a bit," Marcos said before

uneasiness grew. His grandmother's expression shifted, losing the

to me?" Susan asked. She could tell immediately that the older

Susan. Marcos' mother probably spoke to you at the hospital before. What she said represents the opinion of our entire family," the grandmother said, her tone turning

convince them, but now it was clear-they had only fooled Marcos. This family dinner was nothing

Marcos and I are truly in love. Why won't you accept us being together?"

background, you could find any man you want. But the Giron family has very high standards for our daughters-in-law. We don't insist on equal social standing, but

you have to sleep with directors and producers. You've only been in the

risen to fame through unsavory means. Anyone would feel insulted by such

have lashed out immediately. But now, even though she was furious, she maintained a calm

misunderstand me. I admit that many people in the entertainment industry operate the way you describe, but with my family's background, it wasn't

only daughter of the Simmons family, I receive significant dividends from our family business every year. I've never lacked money, so I had no reason to sacrifice so much for resources. My rise to becoming an award-winning actress was swift, and that was

"Whether or not you did those things doesn't matter. The fact remains that you've been involved in many

married before. Our family is proud and has high standards. We can't accept a second-hand wife

today wasn't to accept me but to persuade me

who had remained silent until now, spoke up.

girl. You should understand what's best

marriage with the Langdon

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