Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Aurora felt a warmth in her heart at his gentle words. "Thank you," she said softly. She too hoped to have adorable children one day.

Today was his birthday, and everyone who came was there to celebrate him, eager to catch a glimpse of this young master. Yet, he was nowhere to be seen in the grand hall.

The party had been arranged specifically for Aurora. From the beginning, all Julian wanted was her company. The two of them ended up talking the entire evening in the garden.

Aurora found it odd. Why was it that she never had so much to say when with others, yet with him, she could talk endlessly? Was there some kind of magic about him?

When she finally checked the time, it was nearly ten o'clock. She realized they had been sitting there for over two hours. "I'm so sorry, I completely lost track of time. You should go and entertain your other guests," Aurora said, quickly standing up.

Julian looked at her flustered expression with amusement. She hadn't yet realized that all he wanted was to talk to her. "And what about you?" he asked.

"I need to go home and sleep. Pregnant women need plenty of rest," Aurora replied with a hint of helplessness. After spending the evening talking to Julian, she now considered him a good friend.

"I'll drive you home," Julian said as he stood up. Despite knowing she had someone to pick her up, he simply wanted to be the one to take her.

"No, no, my driver will take me. You've already spent so much time talking to me; I can't take up any more of your evening. You should go back to your guests," Aurora said hurriedly, waving her hands in protest.

"I'm the birthday boy, so I get to decide. Let's go," Julian said firmly, leaving no room for argument.

"But you have so many guests. How can you leave them just to take me home? I've already taken up too much of your time tonight," Aurora said, feeling uneasy.

If Julian had any romantic intentions toward her, he hadn't shown it, even after learning she was pregnant. After all, who would be interested in a pregnant woman-especially one with no makeup?

Julian to be warm and gentlemanly, which was why she enjoyed spending time

connection with you, so let's go. Pregnant women should rest early," Julian said with a gentle smile, taking her hand and leading her toward

envelop hers, Aurora couldn't help but feel a strange sense of security. Although

pull away.

with only the two of them there. Under the glow of the lights, the flowers seemed even more

It was a feeling that

teenage years had been consumed by a secret crush. No one else knew the bittersweet joys and sorrows that came with unrequited

she finally grew up, she chose someone else. He had thought about giving up, even felt anger. After all,

seemed to have forgotten it entirely. If

it be so easy? After loving her for so many years, watching her grow, every part of her had been etched deeply into his heart. How could

loving her, even if

he thought of the baby growing inside her-his baby. In that moment, he felt

asked, noticing the faint smile on his face under the light. He looked even more handsome

might startle her, he quickly added, "I mean, I'm thinking about that cake you made. It

a beat, her face flushing red. But when

the passenger door for her, and Aurora thanked him politely.

pregnant one at that- you deserve special care," he said as he

his voice was always warm and gentle, and she knew he

his shampoo. In

he did was buckle her seatbelt. Aurora's face burned as she realized

straightened up and stepped back. Aurora's stiff body finally relaxed. "I-I could've done