Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

"So, my grandmother went through the same thing? She was separated from the one she loved?" Aurora found it hard to believe.

"Yes, she was. Every head of the family has faced the same fate without exception."

"This rule is inhumane! I believe that aside from life and death, nothing in this world should be capable of separating two people in love. That man was just an exception, wasn't he? Not every person in the world is as greedy as him. How could one man's actions dictate the happiness of so many others?"

Aurora struggled to understand their reasoning. The pain of separating from Julian due to unforeseen circumstances had already been unbearable for her.

Knowing that each family head chose their path while fully aware they would one day part with the person they loved, she couldn't fathom their mindset. If love only led to hurt, then wasn't their love doomed from the very beginning?

"It's not as tragic as you imagine," Bramwell Elderstone explained. "Each family head undergoes special training from a young age. To them, the family always comes first. Naturally, they fear the very scenario you just described, so when choosing a partner, most avoid selecting someone they truly love.

"They carefully investigate their chosen candidate's background, not requiring them to come from a wealthy or prominent family. First, they ensure there are no hereditary diseases in the family. Then they evaluate physical health, intelligence, and appearance-all of which must be exceptional.

"To avoid the pain of separation, the family head refrains from developing genuine feelings. They conceal their true identity, creating a false persona to approach the man. Once they become pregnant, they leave without revealing who they really are. The man never knows their true identity, as all they seek is an intelligent heir."

Aurora was stunned. Life, she thought, was far scarier than fiction. "Have they ever considered the feelings of these men? What if one of them truly falls in love? After they leave, the man might wait in vain, wasting his entire life. Isn't that unfair to him?"

laughter. "Miss Aurora, you're still too young. Do you really think men are that steadfast? Some may feel sad, but their sadness only lasts a little while, certainly not a

a new relationship. Really, what did they lose? The family head, on the other hand, bears the burden of pregnancy and raising

The family head doesn't have to worry about emotional entanglements. This way,

go on to build their own

was hearing. Even a drama series wouldn't

normal, but to me, it's utterly twisted. As women, they go through life without ever knowing

as women. As for the men, they're not as fortunate as you make them out to be. They're pitiable too. Sure, they might start new families one

R family, but they lose their father's love from the start and are raised

the complete experience-all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! "This is such a bizarre system. I could understand it in feudal times, but in the 21st century? It's terrifying. No wonder my mother chose

by her words. Instead, he chuckled lightly. "You truly are her daughter. Among all the family heads, it's likely

disliked this system but never showed it. She acted just like any other

was about to take over as the head of the R family, she'd already graduated from

away. Not only that, but she married and had a child outside the family. If not for your grandmother's deteriorating health, I doubt she

system was insane and wanted to pursue her own happiness. She kept

and if my grandmother's condition hadn't worsened, she would've

during that time. She remembered how her mother had knitted countless sweaters, enough to last five years, though she'd been too young to