Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Hayden had left. Before the New Year arrived, he had already gone to New York because he knew that this year, Julian would bring Aurora home to celebrate.

Since there was no way to change things, Hayden couldn't bring himself to call Aurora "Aunt." It was simply too much. So, he deliberately avoided her.

Aurora, however, extended an invitation to Asher, asking him to join her for the New Year. Asher hadn't fallen on hard times for no reason back then. It wasn't that he didn't have family-it was just...

Aurora thought about Asher being alone in New York. Regardless of her relationship with Julian, in her heart, Asher would always be her most important family.

At first, Asher refused. Aurora and Julian weren't married, but in essence, it was no different. They had the approval of both families, lived together, and trusted each other deeply-something even many married couples couldn't achieve.

Asher didn't want to be the third wheel. He rejected her invitation, but Aurora knew what he was thinking. Yet, whenever she imagined him sitting alone in a cold, quiet home, her heart ached.

After her persistent requests, Asher eventually gave in. What changed his mind was a single message from Aurora:

"Ashy, I can't be your lover. You say you have no family. From now on, I'll be your family."

Perhaps the word "family" held too much weight. Or perhaps it was because it had been so long since someone had said such a thing to him. Either way, Asher came.

He thought to himself, Why not? He could annoy Julian to death while he was at it. Besides, Denis hadn't returned to New York either. He was still in Clothville, waiting for Daria to appear. Slowly but surely, he'd stopped being entirely alone. Friends had gradually appeared in his life.

As the people of Clothville busied themselves preparing for the New Year, Tina's attention remained fixed on Mio Walsh.

Last time, her order had been snatched away. Based on Mio Walsh's character, he wouldn't let it slide. Yet, strangely, he had been completely calm lately, going about his days as usual, without any suspicious behavior.

For someone like him, the calmer he appeared, the more likely something was amiss. That was why Tina had been keeping a close eye on him.

just went to the

Where is he heading?" Tina

Hawaii. Apparently, he's going on vacation," Erica replied. "Hawaii? Mio Walsh, a workaholic, going on vacation? Do you believe that?" Tina

finished his projects, and the company doesn't have much going on lately. Losing the last order might've been his excuse to give himself a

that Mio Walsh had

Walsh was like a cunning fox. He was never as simple

believe it,

just think it's out of character for him," Tina

the type to vacation in tropical places like Hawaii or the Maldives? This matches his usual

to let his

already fragile. The more you stress, the more it takes a toll

Tina conceded, knowing that if she didn't

in New York this year? Don't you want to go back?" John asked, sitting beside her and cooling

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Back then, she'd been drawn to the mystery of that country, so she had run away. That's how she'd met Magnus

can you say that?

replied, already aware of John's intentions. He had always wanted Aurora to return and take over the R family's legacy, hoping it would

mind, nothing could change it. Aurora was her only family. She had

alone to bear. Her daughter, Aurora, deserved a

pointless to argue. He

medicine is still

At the Airport.

appeared, she felt relief flood over her.

been days since they'd last seen each other. Did he miss

handsome face exuding an air of noble sophistication, her heart