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.

little troublemaker," Asher sighed. "You're great in

this situation were reversed,

interrupted sharply, his tone cold. It was clear he disliked discussing his personal matters, especially anything about his parents. Aurora quickly fell silent, sensing

the R Tower. Every time Aurora came

her face had left a strong impression on

day, Miss Montgomery," the receptionist greeted

like to see your Chairwoman. Is

sorry, Miss Montgomery. She hasn't been coming to work for several weeks. The company is currently being managed by the Vice

She thought her mother might have been avoiding her due to Mio's threats. But hearing that Tina wasn't

been to work for so long. Is something wrong with her?"

a while back. Since then, she hasn't returned to the office. If you have business-related matters, I can

but wonder if she was one of the Walsh family's relatives. They wouldn't dare

you," Aurora replied. She hadn't anticipated this. She thought her mother might have been threatened, but

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

where the Chairwoman is now? What illness does she have?" Aurora pressed, her

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

him for answers. As she pondered her next move, a familiar voice

"Miss Montgomery?"

voice was unmistakable. Aurora turned and saw Mira, the woman she'd met once before, who

unwell. Do you know how she's doing or where she is now?" Aurora

around, noting the number of people nearby.