Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Bramwell Elderstone gazed at the young couple embracing each other. Tears glimmered in his cloudy eyes as he leaned on his cane and walked away, leaving time and space for the two lovers.

In the courtyard, he picked a stem of hyacinth and, with slow steps, made his way to a grave. He placed the hyacinth gently before the headstone.

Staring at the photograph on the tombstone, his aged fingers traced the image over and over again.

"Miss Seraphina, I've done it. Your granddaughter will not spend her life alone as you did. You can rest easy now, watching from above..."

Years ago, Seraphina had yearned to know what her beloved other half looked like. She had seen him countless times in her dreams, but upon waking, the memories would always fade.

"Your granddaughter is remarkable. She has achieved what you could not. The family is thriving again, the poison has been removed, and the future looks brighter."

Leaning against the edge of the tombstone, Bramwell murmured, as though chatting with an old friend. He didn't care whether there was a response-he only needed to say what was on his mind.

The setting sun stretched his shadow long and thin. Slowly, his eyes closed, as if he had fallen asleep.

A breeze swept by, carrying the petals of the hyacinth away.

Miss Seraphina, I've finally completed your wish... But if there is a next life, could you love me just once?

Julian and Aurora pulled apart.

"Come back with me to the Barnet family later. My grandfather wants to meet you," Julian said.

"So soon? I... I'm a little nervous." Aurora, still basking in the joy of regaining her memories, hadn't expected Julian to bring her home so quickly.

"How is it sudden? I already mentioned it back in Clothville, but we never had the time. My grandfather has mentioned you several times already. You've met Rebecca and Lila, haven't you? And my Aunt Clara? They're all wonderful people," Julian explained gently.

fault for not telling me earlier! I don't know what they like. What if I bring something they don't

When she visited the Alvarez family, it had been at Joaquin's invitation,

he wouldn't still be using their surname after all this time. They were important to him, so Aurora felt she

They don't need anything. You being there is the best gift. Trust

etiquette. Otherwise, they'll think I'm impolite," Aurora retorted, glaring

when you visited the

might not lack possessions, but they had an abundance of antiques. She selected a painting, carefully

more formal outfit, signaling how much she valued this visit to the

go," Aurora said as she

curved into a smile. "My Little Bunny looks beautiful no matter

felt sweet, as if it had been dipped in

took her hand, and they left

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car drove toward the garden villa. Aurora had been there once before, though she hadn't stayed long enough to attend the birthday

have a particular fondness for flowers and plants. Exotic and rare blooms were scattered throughout the

so many flowers and plants? It's like stepping into an elf's realm," Aurora

house is filled with plants they've collected from all over the world. My grandfather

playfully punched him. "If that's the case, why didn't you tell me earlier? I

had told you, what could you have done? Gone to a flower market to buy him a pot? After seeing the garden, you know how extensive our collection is. Do you think anything from a flower market would catch his eye? You'd have to trek into a forest to dig something up. Besides, as I said, you're the best

his two aunts filled that role. Meeting them felt as significant as meeting in-laws

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the door and led them into a smaller

to welcome them as soon as they entered. "Aurora! Come in,

welcome party-they were easy to get along with. However, other elders were also present in the room, making her heart

began introducing everyone. "This is my Aunt Clara. And