Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Tears streamed down Ivy's face, but the people on the ship showed no sympathy. Mr. Blackwater's booming voice barked in her ear.

"You can't even gut a fish? How have you survived this long? Slice open the fish's belly, pull out the innards, and clean it properly!"

Ivy, unaccustomed to such menial tasks, hesitated. The thought of ending a life so abruptly unsettled her, though she had forgotten that she had once plotted to kill Aurora-a life just as precious.

After struggling for ages, she finally managed to pull the slimy insides out of the fish, gagging as the stench hit her. The slippery texture in her hands only made it worse.

"Ugh..." Unable to bear it, she rushed to the side to retch. Watching her, Frank couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

"This is your first time doing this, isn't it?" he asked.

"Yes," Ivy admitted.

"I'm sorry you have to go through this. Maybe I can talk to the boss and get you excused from these tasks," Frank offered gently.

"Thank you," Ivy replied, though she knew nothing could change her current situation. Still, she didn't want her life to be entirely bleak.

"Alright, go take a break," Frank said kindly. He couldn't stand seeing her so miserable.

Three days later, Aurora stirred from what felt like an endless sleep. It was as though she had dreamt of her entire life up until now. Her body felt adrift, like driftwood bobbing uncontrollably on the waves.

Finally, her mind began to clear, and she returned to reality. Opening her eyes, the first thing she noticed was the gentle swaying of her surroundings. Was this heaven? Or hell?

consciousness. The sensation confirmed it-she

awake?" a cheerful voice sounded nearby. Aurora turned toward

a scruffy beard and wild hair came into view. "Ah!" she gasped, startled. Aurora wasn't someone obsessed with appearances, but after narrowly escaping death, she instinctively reacted to the sight before her. She was used to being surrounded by

her awake was even more beautiful than he'd imagined. Her eyes were like

him. She must think he's ugly and frightening. He had stayed by her side for days, only

she was on a ship, it meant she had been saved. Perhaps this man had

to be impolite. Please forgive me," Aurora said sincerely. She wasn't someone who looked down on others. To her, every profession deserved respect. Although this man's appearance was rough, it

though hurt by her initial reaction, understood. She came from a privileged background and had likely never encountered

the fact that she apologized immediately showed her good character.

and nights. We kept you alive on rice porridge, but you must be hungry now. What would

bit peculiar. Wasn't he being

you for saving me. I am a bit hungry. If it's not too much trouble, just a bowl of rice and two vegetable dishes will be

frowned. No wonder she was so thin-she didn't eat much meat.

realize he was already worrying about her well-being. Aurora, however, was unaware of her pregnancy. She had always been mindful of her figure and naturally

up, she craved something light. Perhaps this was also a symptom

I just don't particularly like meat," Aurora

not eat meat?" Justin

meat for years, and I'm perfectly healthy," Aurora assured him, thinking of him simply as

need plenty of nutrients, or

Join us for the complete experience-all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Aurora laughed lightly. "Sir, you must be mistaken. I'm not

must be waterlogged! How can you not know you're pregnant?"

going blank. For a moment,