Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

"Yay, Mommy! I'm about to have a wife!" The little boy's joyous proclamation was quickly interrupted by a flick to his head from the man standing beside him.

Aurora still hesitated. "This jade pendant is exquisitely crafted-it's no ordinary trinket. I can't accept it. Little Orion, you should bring it yourself when the time comes."

"If you don't take it, it'll prove you were lying to me earlier. Adults who lie to kids wet the bed at night," Little Orion retorted with a startling maturity.

Truth be told, Aurora found him quite endearing. The boy was smart and charming, but the pendant was far too valuable. Though Aurora wasn't short on money, she never casually accepted such extravagant gifts.

Seeing how determined Little Orion was to give her the pendant, Aurora realized that refusing might lead to an unnecessary commotion. She glanced at the diamond ring on her finger, a gift from Julian, and then looked up at him. "Julian, is this okay?"

Julian understood her well. He knew she would never accept something so precious without giving something in return. Rings, however, could always be replaced. He nodded. "It's fine."

Aurora removed the diamond ring from her finger. Judging by the family's attire and demeanor, they were clearly not ordinary people. She wasn't worried about what they might do with the ring.

"Well then, consider this a gift from the little one in advance. Remember to wear this ring when you come to find her in the future, alright?"

The man's voice was cold as he interjected, "Orion, you can't accept this."

"Daddy, this is our token of love," Orion protested earnestly. Then he turned to Aurora and said, "Miss, don't worry. I will take good care of it and come find you when I grow up."

"Miss, isn't this your engagement ring with your fiancé?" the woman beside them asked. "It's not appropriate to give it away. Please take it back."

Aurora smiled faintly. "Your jade pendant is clearly not an ordinary item either. Let's not overthink this. As you said, perhaps the two children truly share a special fate."

make sure to tell the baby my name-I'm

I'll be sure to tell her," Aurora promised with

prior connection, they exchanged contact information and asked about Aurora's due date. It seemed that Orion's parents were serious-after all, they had handed over a family heirloom like it

cotton candy in Aurora's hand, Little Orion finally left. "Goodbye, Miss! Once the baby is born,

replied

departed, Aurora felt a surprising sense

more adorable," Julian said with a

believe it," she agreed. Her gaze fell to the jade pendant in her hand. "This style of jade is so rare now. It might really be a family heirloom, and yet they just gave it to us. It

that little rascal is. Imagine the tantrum he'd have thrown if you didn't accept it. Besides, didn't his parents say he doesn't get along with other kids at home? Our baby isn't even born yet, and he's already

two kids end up together or not depends on their own destiny. It's not up to us." "You're right." Aurora handed the jade pendant to Julian. "You take care of

gave it to you. Wouldn't it be better for you to

afraid I'll forget about

her a

makes women forgetful for three years? I don't want to risk forgetting, so it's

muttered to himself, "If that boy wants to be my son-in-law, we'll see if he's up to the

let's head over there," Aurora

riding carousels. It's something

grown woman now. Isn't it childish?" Aurora hesitated,

ride. If you want to, let's go."

filled with children-there were teenagers, couples, and even older adults. Sitting among them, Aurora and Julian didn't feel out

cheerful music, Aurora felt as though she'd been transported back to

snapped several photos of her smiling, determined to capture every moment of her happiness. He thought about how fun it would be to look back at these memories

Aurora knew what he was thinking, she'd probably tease him. They were so young, and he was already