Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

After taking a day off, Ivy and Frank said their goodbyes to Mrs. Hartwell. Mrs. Hartwell was reluctant to see them leave.

"Girl, once you're gone, I'll be alone again," she sighed.

"Grandma, I promised I'd come back to see you as long as you don't mind me visiting," Ivy replied sincerely. She genuinely loved the quiet little village.

After spending so much time in the bustling city, coming to such a peaceful place felt like a dream. Wandering the mountain paths and breathing in the fresh air, Ivy found it incredibly soothing.

"Alright then, girl, you better come back. Keep my phone number. If I miss you, I'll call," Mrs. Hartwell said.

"Of course, Grandma. Take care of yourself," Ivy said, holding her hand tightly.

Oswaldo's wife had passed away early, and Genevieve had never introduced Ivy to her grandmother. Ivy hadn't had much contact with elderly relatives before, but Mrs. Hartwell left a deep impression on her. She resolved to spend more time with her own family elders in the future.

"Okay, go on now, girl. Don't keep him waiting too long."

"Goodbye, Grandma. Oh, make sure to check under your pillow when you go back," Ivy said, turning to leave. "I'll miss you, Grandma."

"Take care of yourself," Mrs. Hartwell said, her eyes glistening with tears as she watched Ivy walk away.

After Ivy left, Mrs. Hartwell returned to her room and found a stack of money under her pillow. It was ten thousand dollars-money Frank had given Ivy before they left.

The people in the mountains were simple and honest. Ivy had grown tremendously during her time there. She knew that if she handed the money to Mrs. Hartwell directly, she would never accept it, so she left it under the pillow instead.

Looking at the money, Mrs. Hartwell almost burst into tears. "What a silly child."

secure. They treated the journey like a road trip, stopping and exploring along the way whenever they encountered scenic

wealthy as Justin, had saved quite a

had never married. Having spent years at sea, earning money without knowing how to spend it,

Frank's life as a sailor meant he had little money, so

want her staying in the kind of budget accommodations he was used

Ivy would pull him back. "This place costs over six hundred dollars a night! That's too

about how damp our room on the ship was? Now we can stay somewhere bright and

waste money like this," Ivy said, feeling conflicted. In the past, she

afford it," Frank said, taking her hand and leading her inside. Since Ivy didn't have an ID

the ship and coming straight from the mountains, Ivy still felt a

like

bound to be nice. The modern decor felt

I like it,"

much, you must be tired. We've already let your mom know we're safe, so we can take our time and enjoy the

where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience-all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting

onto the bed, which bounced her right back up

"So comfortable!"

good life from now on," Frank said, reassured by

you, Frank," Ivy said, her face lighting up with

me. You're my wife," Frank said, pulling her into an embrace and kissing her cheek. "This hotel is in the heart of the city. Tonight, I'll take you shopping. You can't keep

remembered how, in the past, she would get her nails done every week, wear the latest

She had become so careless that she no

we're going home, you need to go back in style. I don't want your mom thinking you have no future with me," Frank said with

committed to someone, he gave

as her lifelong partner. "Alright, let's buy a