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.

Although she had been with Julian for six months, the prospect of discussing marriage still felt

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 to honeymoon, and what guests to invite. All these things

he's the son of the Alvarez family.

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

details when we have some

today have different preferences from when we were your age.

and I will handle it ourselves," Aurora reassured

you need anything, just let us know," Joaquin

clearly been newly renovated and was

actually very thoughtful. Look at the decoration-it's exactly my style. Even the pajamas are prepared for us. I think he hopes we'll come back often," Aurora

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 a

for the complete

this reason that he had forgiven Joaquin. Having hurt one person already, he didn't ant to

them whenever we

You go wash up first. I'll check my emails," Julian

"Okay."

well-prepared. By the time they had both finished washing up, it was nearly midnight. Suddenly, the sound of fireworks

It was

were usually not allowed, except during

happy, Julian wrapped his arms around her from

seen so many fireworks. It's a bit

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

complicated!" Aurora