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."

pregnant with you.

What about after

too. As long as you were fed and comfortable, you'd sleep soundly without making any fuss," Tina reminisced, a smile spreading

like I was just a little piglet-eat,

cuter than a piglet," Tina laughed, her rare moments of

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

getting late. Both of you need to rest.

Aurora, take care of yourself. Come visit me in a

Mom. You get

ended the call. Aurora felt a glimmer of hope-perhaps her days of hardship were nearing their

countless storms, and this 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 didn't appear, how would

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the more drawn to him she became. He was too perfect, and Aurora feared she might truly fall in love

the contract with Radiant Horizons. Both Mr. Elderstone and Mr. Grant had been informed of the signing, though

while Mr. Grant arrived with Mio. Both parties were eager

the entrance of Radiant Horizons. Neither had disclosed their plans, hoping to secure the

same time, and the moment they stepped

are you

could ask you the same thing," came

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

trusted Rebecca completely. If it weren't for the contract,

Grant smirked, his confidence unshaken. He knew Mio's

and Aurora would lose. The thought of finally outshining Mr. Elderstone filled him with glee. If Mio succeeded, it