Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

At the dinner table, Joaquin was in high spirits, tirelessly placing food onto Aurora's plate. With Aurora's arrival, Julian had also undergone a noticeable change-he was no longer as cold and distant as before.

As for the grudge Julian once bore, it seemed to have long since faded. Joaquin felt deeply relieved. To see this child return to his side in his lifetime was already more than he could ask for.

On the surface, everyone appeared harmonious and cheerful. But in truth, no one wanted Julian to come back. His return might disrupt the balance within the Alvarez family.

Mary and her husband, for example, wore smiles, but their hearts were far from happy. Aurora and Julian were well aware of this. Nonetheless, they had only come back to bring some joy to Joaquin. As for everyone else, they didn't factor into their considerations.

After dinner, the two spent some time chatting with Joaquin. He wasn't as unpleasant as he had seemed during their first meeting. In fact, he was like a joyful child, his wrinkled face lit up with a constant smile, reflecting his inner happiness.

"I'm really glad you both came back for the New Year," Joaquin said warmly.

"Don't worry, Mr. Alvarez. We'll come back often to keep you company," Aurora replied. "Still calling me Mr. Alvarez?" Joaquin teased.

"...Dad," Aurora said shyly.

"That's better. Pick a good day and get your marriage certificate. Julian is lucky to have found a wife like you. It makes me very happy," Joaquin said, recalling how he once looked down on Aurora. Back then, he had been so blind that he almost missed out on such a wonderful daughter-in-law.

"We're planning to get the certificate on Valentine's Day," Julian said. Though he spoke little in Joaquin's presence, at least he was willing to talk to the old man now.

Aurora glanced at him. No wonder he had been insistent about registering their marriage before but suddenly stopped mentioning it. He had been waiting for a special day.

"That's a good idea. You said you'd wait until Aurora graduated to get married, and that's only six months away. It's time to start preparing for the wedding," Joaquin said.

early to start planning now?" Aurora said, slightly embarrassed. Although she had been with Julian for six months, the prospect of discussing marriage still felt

big deal-something that only happens once in a lifetime. It needs to be prepared properly. I've already discussed it with your grandfather. We just need to know which hotel you'd like to use, when to take wedding photos, where

family, and he's the son of the Alvarez family. We

she would be happy. But for the older generation, it

details when we have some free

carefully. Young people today have different preferences from when we were your age. Otherwise, I might plan it according to our standards, and you wouldn't

I will handle

anything,

had clearly been

actually very thoughtful. Look at the decoration-it's exactly my style. Even the pajamas are prepared

As they grow older, their remaining time becomes more limited. For every day they live, there is one less day left. They are more reluctant to leave this

Join us for the complete experience-all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting

he had forgiven Joaquin.

let's visit them whenever

up first. I'll

"Okay."

new room, everything was well-prepared. By the time they had both finished washing up, it was

It was her first time celebrating the New Year

were usually not allowed, except during the New

Julian wrapped his arms around

so long since I've seen so many fireworks. It's a bit overwhelming," Aurora

design special fireworks. When they explode, they'll display the initials of our names. What

sounds so complicated!" Aurora said,