Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Ivy looked at Genevieve. "Mom, Mio is really good to me. He's warm, like the sun-so warm that I can't help but like him."

"Yes, whether he's handsome or rich, there's always something that attracts you. But how did he just answer you? Liking someone for no reason? That's not his real thought at all."

"Mom, you've only met Mio once. I've spent far more time with him than you have. Don't you think I know what kind of person he is? Just because I'm not outstanding, does it mean I can't find someone exceptional as my boyfriend? If he didn't truly care about me, why would he give me five million without hesitation?"

In Ivy's eyes, Mio Walsh was undoubtedly a good man. When someone believes another person is good, even the smallest criticism from others can feel like an insult, provoking an almost irrational defense.

"He saved Zach, and for that, I'm grateful. But everything I've said is for your own good," Genevieve replied. She had seen far more men than Ivy, and the more perfect Mio Walsh seemed, the more suspicious she became.

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. By your logic, is Mio a bad person now? What could he possibly want from me? I have neither money nor power-why would he do all this?"

"I don't know, which is why I'm telling you to be careful." As a mother, Genevieve only wanted the best for her two children.

"Mom, you overthink everything. Many things aren't how you imagine them to be. Mio is genuinely a good man. On our way back the other day, he even told Zach to study hard so he could work at his company in the future. He truly cares about us. You shouldn't think of him in this way."

"Silly girl, good people don't wear it on their faces. I won't say any more-just be cautious."

Genevieve thought back to how she had maneuvered her way into the Montgomery family years ago, using countless tactics. Magnus had believed she was a good person for over twenty years before discovering her true nature. If there was one reason she couldn't accept Mio Walsh, it was because she sensed a kindred spirit in him.

Ivy didn't take her mother's words seriously. Just as Zachary returned, the topic was dropped. Zachary chattered endlessly about how great Mio Walsh was, even boasting that their family finally had someone to rely on.

family back to their apartment. That evening, Ivy insisted he stay over

previous intimate night that still lingered vividly in her memory.

his real focus. "Back at the hospital, you mentioned someone named Aurora. Who is she? Why would she treat your mother

describe her relationship with Aurora. Their story was too tangled to explain

hard for you to talk about? I saw how much hatred you had when

don't want to talk about it; it's just

everything. I'm willing

Mio to be honest after all he had done for her. So, she decided to tell

and didn't want to disrupt his family. She had lived a difficult life with Ivy and Zachary outside the Montgomery family

had taken everything from her. As the spoiled "princess" of the Montgomery family, Aurora allegedly bullied Ivy and Zachary relentlessly. Later, when Aurora returned from studying abroad, she schemed to drive

they were mere victims cast out in misery. "How could your sister be so ruthless?" Mio asked, feigning

She believes her mother's death was our fault. But recently, her mother came back-alive! She wasn't dead at all. Even now, after we've been reduced to this state, she won't stop. She almost killed my mom!" Ivy's hatred for Aurora intensified as she spoke, her emotions

had met you earlier, I could have protected you from all this." Mio gently

I used to think I was so unlucky. But now, I believe all my misfortunes were leading

By the way, do you have a picture of her? I'd like to see what this awful woman looks

I'll find one for you." Ivy searched online and quickly found several photos of Aurora, who had been making waves lately. She handed her phone

wrong? Do you

"She's your sister?"

recalled how many people had admired

found another

is... Aurora's mother,