Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Asher realized he couldn't convince Aurora, so he had no choice but to accompany her. The car sped toward R Company.

"What do you plan to say when you see her?" Asher asked, unsure of what Aurora intended to do.

"What else can I say? I want her to tell me the truth."

She had been kept in the dark for so many years. She couldn't let this continue forever.

If not for Ivy's unexpected visit and casual mention of the matter, she would still be living in ignorance, deceived by everyone around her.

"The truth? What if the truth is something you can't accept? Haven't you ever heard of a well-intentioned lie? Sometimes, ignorance can be a kind of happiness. Knowing the truth can hurt."

Asher understood all too well. If so many people didn't want Aurora to know, it was clear that whatever it was would only cause harm. People were selfish by nature. Between Tina and Aurora, Asher naturally prioritized Aurora's well-being and happiness over anything else.

"Ashy, I understand what you mean. But if my happiness comes at the cost of someone else's suffering, I'd rather not have that kind of happiness," Aurora said, gazing out at the scenery rushing past the window.

From childhood, her mother had always protected her. Even after faking her death, there was a time Aurora couldn't comprehend why her own mother would pretend not to recognize her.

But as time passed, she slowly understood. Her mother hadn't changed. She was still protecting her, just in a different way.

Aurora realized she had done nothing for her mother all along. If her mother was now suffering, she wanted to be there with her. If they couldn't share joy, at least they could share pain. That, she felt, was her duty as a daughter.

troublemaker," Asher sighed. "You're great in every way,

this situation were reversed, you'd do the same. Your

Asher interrupted sharply, his tone cold. It was clear he disliked

for the rest of the ride until they arrived at the R Tower. Every time Aurora came here, she felt a certain weight in her heart. Perhaps it was because she

her face had left a strong

Miss Montgomery," the receptionist greeted her

like to see your Chairwoman. Is she here?" Aurora

for several weeks. The company is currently being managed

avoiding her due to Mio's threats. But hearing that Tina wasn't in good health filled her

hasn't been to work for so long. Is something wrong

she fainted during an important meeting a while back. Since then, she hasn't returned to the office. If you have business-related matters, I can transfer you to the Vice

staff couldn't help but wonder if she was one of the Walsh family's

this. She thought her mother might have been threatened, but now it seemed Tina's health

had been so busy after returning to the country that she'd almost forgotten about it. To most people, talk of a curse would sound like a joke. Aurora herself had always been skeptical. The whole idea seemed too fantastical

now? What illness does

sorry, I really don't know. You could ask the Vice Chair," the receptionist said,

Mio had animosity toward her and couldn't imagine going to him for answers.

"Miss Montgomery?"

and saw Mira, the woman she'd met once before, who had helped her find Tina. If anyone knew,

I'm looking for Tina. I just found out she's unwell. Do you know

of people nearby. It wasn't the best place for such a