Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

"It's strange, really," Tina said, her voice tinged with curiosity. "Aurora shouldn't have been able to get pregnant. Even with just some medicine, the odds are slim. I can only assume that perhaps fate wanted to bless you two with a child. After all, there are so many things in this world that science just can't explain."

Julian listened quietly, feeling unsettled. Rational and pragmatic, they didn't believe in the supernatural, but stories of unexplainable phenomena always seemed to linger.

"Julian..." Aurora's voice called from behind him, pulling him back to the moment. Reluctantly, he ended the call.

After learning this secret, Julian found himself looking at Aurora differently. Despite his skepticism, Tina's words had planted a strange feeling in his heart. Could there really be forces beyond their understanding?

"What were you doing out on the balcony?" Aurora asked, puzzled.

"Nothing much," Julian replied, his tone calm. "Just finalizing the meeting plans with Rock for tomorrow. It's late-you should rest now."

Aurora yawned, her fatigue apparent. "I am tired. Stay with me tonight."

"Of course. Let's go." Julian took her hand and led her inside.

The days passed in a quiet rhythm. Aurora stayed home, focusing on her health. Julian didn't need to impose any restrictions; she had adapted to a slower pace of life naturally. Her mornings began late, around ten o'clock. After lunch, she rested again, often taking long naps.

Sometimes, she would read, letting the hours slip by. Julian made it a point to return home every evening to have dinner with her. Afterward, they would take peaceful walks along the beach. Time, once equated to money for Aurora, now moved gently, and she didn't mind the change. She had more time to simply exist, to let her thoughts wander.

afternoon, as Aurora finished her nap and prepared for

a guest here to see you,"

visitors had become frequent. Irene often dropped by with lavish meals to help her stay nourished. On weekends, Heather and Willow would visit.

over her shoulders. She wasn't expecting Genevieve's entire family, let alone Ivy-who had returned-and a

"Frank?" Aurora asked, surprised.

while, Miss Montgomery," Frank greeted her

it's you! You've changed so much-I almost didn't recognize you," Aurora remarked, recalling how unkempt he

bother to clean up much. Now that I'm out and about, I thought I should make an effort. By the way, Ivy

seemed more relaxed at home, though a faint chill lingered in her tone. After all, Ivy had been responsible for so much pain

a quiet strength, one that reminded Ivy

Ivy had done. Ivy had nearly cost her everything, including her unborn child. But now, perhaps because of the baby, Aurora had chosen to

forget. Every encounter with Ivy had been hostile, and

I'm sorry," Ivy said

from Ivy,

from me. I wanted to destroy you. When the fight over the shares started, I despised you even more. I wished you didn't exist so I could have everything

just an illegitimate daughter. All my anger, my jealousy-I

hated you for it. That's why I believed Mio when he told me to

realized how foolish I'd been, how much harm I'd caused. If