Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Julian didn't want to tell her about the darker truths that could dampen her mood. "This time, when you left me, it left a shadow in my heart. Do you think I could ever feel at ease letting you be on your own again?"

"Julian, I'm really fine. You don't need to worry," Aurora reassured him.

"Aurora, there are some accidents we simply can't control. For your sake, and for the baby's, I'll assign people to protect you both from now on. I won't let anyone hurt you again." Julian gently stroked her hair. "Experiences like this once in a lifetime are more than enough."

"Alright, alright, I'll listen to you," Aurora replied, assuming Julian's anxiety stemmed from her recent disappearance. She understood his concern and didn't object.

Security around the villa increased significantly. Though Aurora found it excessive, she knew it was Julian's way of showing his care, so she said nothing.

Justin quickly adapted to his new responsibilities. Every evening, he would update Aurora on the company's affairs, sometimes even offering unique insights that inspired new ideas for her.

What Aurora didn't know was that Julian was seething with anger over what Mio had done to her. He had already begun planning his revenge.

Mio, the vice president of R Corporation, was Julian's target. Julian joined forces with Asher, Denis Vukic, and some old friends to snatch away R Corporation's key contracts. It was the only way to retaliate-by striking at what Mio valued most: the company. Tina, devastated by the news of Aurora's disappearance, had fallen gravely ill due to her already frail health. Currently, Mio was managing R Corporation entirely on his own.

When Aurora returned safely a month later, pregnant with a child, Tina's health finally improved slightly.

surprising news of Aurora's pregnancy, Tina was both elated

the New Year. I just took her to the hospital for a check-up. Both she and the

could Aurora be pregnant?

of the truth but

point hiding it anymore. When Aurora was a child, I gave her some medication. She wasn't supposed to be

"You're her mother. You must have done it for her own good. But why would you stop her

the truth. He couldn't imagine how she would react if she

than anyone what a child means to me. Do you think I don't want what's best for Aurora?" Tina's voice trembled. "Julian, our family isn't ordinary. You must have noticed that by now, haven't you? Does Aurora have a

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back. As time passed, it became clearer. Aurora hasn't felt anything, and I assumed it

seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed

of the mysterious legend of the R family? Every head of the family for generations has only given

also be a girl. I don't mind. Whether it's a boy or a girl, as long as it's her child, I'll love them just the same," Julian

in the 21st century, the preference for male heirs was still prevalent, especially in wealthy families. Many believed a male child was necessary to carry on the family legacy. Some families went

underscored how ingrained the preference for sons was.

gender. "I'm not worried about whether it's a boy or a girl. What I need to tell you is why I didn't want Aurora to have children. Our family has a curse. For reasons I cannot explain, every generation of the family head dies younger than the last. My grandmother passed away at sixty, my mother

she doesn't, she can live a long life with you.