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.

both elated

a check-up. Both she and the baby are healthy," Julian

could Aurora be pregnant? I

aware of the truth but hearing it

a child, I gave her some medication. She wasn't supposed

"You're her mother. You must have done it for her own good. But why would you stop her from having children? As a mother, you should understand how painful that

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

for Aurora?" Tina's voice trembled. "Julian, our family isn't ordinary. You must have noticed that by now, haven't

is where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Julian had been curious about the totem for a while. When he first saw it, it was faint, just an

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

eyes, he wouldn't have believed it.

family? Every head of the family for

child will 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

for male heirs was still prevalent, especially in wealthy families. Many believed a male child was necessary to carry on

preference for sons was. Julian's

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 at fifty, and I'm already forty. My health has been deteriorating. Though I've managed to delay the inevitable,

as she doesn't, she can live a long life