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?"

into laughter. "Miss Aurora, you're still too young. Do you really think men are that steadfast? Some may

and invest in a new relationship. Really, what did they lose? The family head, on the other hand, bears the burden of pregnancy and raising the child. If anything, the men benefit. For those from less fortunate backgrounds, the family head often

head doesn't have to worry about emotional entanglements. This way, she ensures her child is healthy and intelligent, while remaining free from the constraints

The men still go on to build their own families and have children,

she was hearing. Even a drama

me, it's utterly twisted. As women, they go through life without ever knowing what love truly

make them out to be. They're pitiable too. Sure, they might start new families one day. But they'll always remember the person who appeared in their lives only to vanish mysteriously, never even knowing their

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

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

he chuckled lightly. "You truly are her daughter. Among all the family heads,

showed it. She acted

grades and was about to take over as the head of the R family, she'd already graduated from university. She took

run away. Not only that, but she married and had

understand my mother's feelings," Aurora said. "She must have thought this system was insane and wanted to pursue her own happiness. She kept her identity a secret, pretending to be nothing more than an innocent

broken her heart, and if my grandmother's condition hadn't worsened, she would've stayed

how her mother had knitted countless sweaters, enough to last five