Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 839: Don’t Make Fun of Me

The Barnet family could never present anything ordinary or cheap-anyone could figure that out without a second thought. Still, Aurora couldn't help but laugh at how casual they were about it.

"Why did you just slip it onto my hand like that?" Aurora asked helplessly. She hadn't even had the chance to say thank you.

Julian leaned in and kissed her on the cheek. "This was meant for my future granddaughter-in-law anyway. You're already my wife, so just accept it without worry." "Hmph, we haven't even registered yet. Who said I'm your wife?" Aurora teased back.

"Little Bunny," Maxwell interjected with a serious tone, "you're already carrying two little bunnies for my grandson. You can't just leave him. Where would we find those kids and their mother then?"

Aurora had been somewhat nervous around Maxwell. After all, he was Julian's grandfather, and Joaquin hadn't been very fond of her when they first met.

But to her surprise, Maxwell was just a big kid at heart. He erased all her worries in an instant.

"Julian treats me so well, I wouldn't run away," Aurora quickly explained.

"Good, as long as you're not running. Little Bunny, from now on, you can call me Grandpa, just like Julian does," Maxwell said warmly.

"Grandpa..." The word felt unfamiliar to Aurora, as she didn't even know who her own grandfather was. Yet, it also brought her a sense of warmth.

"Good girl. Come on, don't just stand there. Let's eat. I had the chef prepare some dishes you might like. I'm not sure if they'll suit your taste, though," Maxwell said, pulling Aurora to sit beside him.

Deep down, Maxwell felt the most guilt toward Julian. After the tragedy with Julian's mother, the boy had grown cold and distant, refusing any help from the Barnet family.

It wasn't until Julian met Aurora that he began to change. No matter what kind of person Aurora was, as long as Julian liked her, they would cherish her.

But Aurora wasn't just someone Julian liked-she was a remarkable and lovable young woman. Maxwell adored her and couldn't bring himself to dislike her even a little.

Everyone gradually gathered around the dining table. Maxwell glanced at his watch. "Where's Irene? Why isn't she here yet?"

knows what she's up

come back alone?" Maxwell asked cautiously. As an

and

generation, but her love life had been the

didn't want to interfere in their personal affairs, yet deep down, he

said uncertainly. Irene had been seeing Nick lately, but it didn't seem like the right time to introduce him to the family. Their relationship

I heard that guy came to New York and didn't even bother to visit us?" Maxwell

about it

came rushing in. "Sorry I'm late, traffic was bad," she said, slightly out

you act a bit more composed?" Clara said, feigning disdain. But in truth, Irene

early labor. A mix-up at the hospital

hardships in Clothville, growing up far from her family. Clara, who was used to appearing cold and strict in her high-ranking corporate role,

Clara maintained

brushing it off with

time dining with the

uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter

Bunny can't drink alcohol since she's pregnant. She'll have orange

"Alright," everyone agreed.

evening, Aurora felt an unprecedented sense of joy. For years, she had lacked familial warmth, but Julian had filled that

she finally felt at home. Despite not drinking a drop of alcohol, she felt as though

at the Barnet family home. Aurora wandered into the garden for some fresh

filled with flowers, many

lost in thought. "Rebecca, what are you doing out here by yourself?" Aurora asked, crouching beside

see you for a while, he'll start panicking,"

just needed some air. Are you feeling down?" Aurora asked,

"No, I'm fine."