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.

a bit early to start planning now?" Aurora said, slightly embarrassed. Although she had been with Julian for six months, the

We just need to know which hotel you'd like to use, when to take wedding photos, where to honeymoon, and what

of the Alvarez family. We are both prominent families, so your wedding must be grand and worthy

much. As long as she and Julian were together, she would be happy. But for the older generation, it was important.

the details when we have some free time," Aurora

from when we were your age. Otherwise, I might plan it according to our standards, and you

Julian and I will handle it

Go rest. If you need anything, just let us know," Joaquin

been newly renovated and was

is actually very thoughtful. Look at the decoration-it's exactly my style. Even the pajamas are prepared for us. I think he

like your grandfather, he also hopes we can visit him every day. 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 world than we are," Julian said with

for the complete experience-all for free. The

precisely for this reason that he had forgiven Joaquin. Having hurt one person already,

visit them whenever we

up first. I'll check my

"Okay."

By the time they had both finished washing up, it

Aurora exclaimed, as excited as a child. It was her first time celebrating the New

were usually not allowed, except during the New Year

arms around her from behind.

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

someone design special fireworks. When they explode, they'll display the

complicated!"