Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

As she stepped off the plane and saw the familiar sights, Aurora felt her eyes well up with tears. At that moment, when she had sunk into the depths of the ocean, she thought she would never return to this place again.

But fortunately, she was alive. And being alive was the most important thing of all.

When they arrived at the airport, Aurora was startled by the crowd of people standing in a neat line outside. Julian must have informed everyone in advance that she was safe.

Asher had flown in from New York specifically to meet her. He had lost weight during the time he spent worrying about her. Before Aurora could even take a proper look at everyone, she was pulled into a warm embrace.

"Little monster, you're finally back! You heartless girl, do you have any idea how worried we were?"

Justin watched as the man embraced Aurora, and Julian didn't seem to react at all. Could this man be the one Aurora had mentioned before?

"I'm sorry, Ashy. Everything happened so suddenly that I didn't have time to tell anyone," Aurora said softly. She knew that when someone died, the dead only suffered for a moment, but those left behind would grieve for a lifetime.

"Don't ever let anything happen again," Asher said, tears brimming in his blue eyes, which now glistened like a rain-filled sky.

"Alright," Aurora choked out, her voice trembling.

"Aurora," Oswaldo and Magnus approached her.

"Grandpa, Dad." Seeing the weariness on their faces, Aurora felt a pang of guilt. "I'm sorry for worrying you."

"It's alright. You're back now, and that's all that matters," Oswaldo said, his voice filled with relief. For him, her being alive was the greatest blessing.

Even Heather, Ian, and the other employees from her company stood in a row. "Miss Montgomery, we've worked hard while you were gone. Don't worry, the company is doing just fine," Heather assured her.

said, wiping away her

usually quiet and reserved, had come. "It's good to have you

Wasn't that the woman she had seen in

found her. Aurora momentarily forgot her sorrow, feeling only joy for their

you found Daria?" Aurora greeted them

the painting, smiled. The dimples at the corners of her mouth were just as they had been depicted. "You

meet her at last. Back then, Daria had been the

two steps forward.

you for worrying about me," Aurora said with a

the moment she had returned to Clothville alone, she had slowly gained a family and friends by her side. To be

had been full of betrayal and pain. But now, she no longer felt that way. She loved this feeling

talk more tonight," Julian said. He had already prepared a dinner to welcome her

plane, Aurora was naturally exhausted. Julian, noticing her fatigue, wanted

questions, they held back when they

gradually left. Justin and Mrs. Woolf, seeing the crowd that had come to greet Aurora, were both stunned. Aurora was clearly far more

been a long time," Rock said,

"Rock."

finally back. If you'd stayed away any longer, the CEO would've driven us all crazy," Rock joked, recalling the

him a faint smile.

"Absolutely."

lightly. "We're

said, her fingers entwined

her into the car with a grin. "Come on, little monster, tell

Asher had also suffered during Aurora's absence, so it was understandable that he was excited to see

luxury car behind them. Mrs. Woolf, especially, was overwhelmed by the grand reception. She had always known Aurora was a wealthy heiress, but seeing the private jet and the fleet of