Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Aurora sat on the soft, oversized bed, her emotions tangled in a web of uncertainty. Was there truly no other way out?

She picked up her phone and dialed Tina. "Hello, Mom, are you still awake?"

"Not yet," Tina's voice came through, calm but curious. "I heard from Mr. Elderstone that you've secured the contract and are preparing to sign it tomorrow. Is that right?" Despite already knowing the answer, Tina feigned ignorance.

"Yes, Mom... How's your health?" Aurora's thoughts were consumed by Tina's condition.

"Funny you should ask. My health has been improving in such an unusual way. I don't know if it's psychological, but ever since you gave me that red jade, my condition has steadily been getting better. Even the doctors find it remarkable. I haven't coughed up any blood in the past few days."

This was good news to Aurora. She had been worried Tina might not make it through

the year.

"Mom, you're not lying to me, are you? Are you really getting better?"

"I wouldn't say I'm fully recovered, but the improvement is real. I can even get out of bed and walk around a bit on my own. At this rate, I might be able to leave the hospital and help you within a month," Tina said, her voice carrying a hint of joy.

Aurora could tell Tina wasn't lying. Relief washed over her. Her mother was finally getting better.

A faint smile tugged at Aurora's lips. "Mom, don't worry about the company. I can handle everything on my own for now. My baby bump hasn't even started showing yet. What you need to do is focus on resting and recovering."

"I trust you, dear. But how are you feeling? Any signs of morning sickness?"

"None at all. The little ones are being very good. Apart from my appetite growing a bit, I haven't had any other symptoms."

like me when I was pregnant with you. You were so

What about after I

comfortable, you'd sleep

was just a little

you were a lot cuter than a piglet," Tina laughed, her rare moments of lightheartedness filling the

for a long time, sharing stories and reconnecting in a way they hadn't done in years. It felt

Both of you need to rest. There's always time to talk

me in a

get some sleep.

Aurora felt a glimmer of hope-perhaps her

felt like it could be the final trial before peace. However, her mind lingered on the father of her child. Why hadn't he come looking for her? She had forgotten everything about him. If he

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around Julian, the more drawn to him she became. He was too perfect, and Aurora feared she might

Radiant Horizons. Both Mr. Elderstone and Mr. Grant had been informed of

Elderstone accompanied Aurora, while Mr. Grant arrived with Mio. Both parties

ran into each other at the entrance of Radiant Horizons. Neither had disclosed their plans, hoping

they stepped

are you doing

same thing," came the curt

uneasy. Aurora thought of Julian's gentle face. He couldn't possibly

it weren't for the contract, she wouldn't

Mr. Grant smirked, his confidence unshaken. He knew Mio's track record when it came to securing deals-she never

of finally outshining Mr. Elderstone filled him