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?"

what she's up to

Maxwell asked

his children and grandchildren happily settled

among the younger generation, but her

want to interfere in their personal affairs, yet deep

it didn't seem like the right time to introduce him to

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

about it later,"

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

composed?" Clara said, feigning disdain.

when Clara was searching for Julian's mother, she had gone into early labor. A mix-up at the hospital led to Irene being separated

was used to appearing cold and

feelings, Clara maintained

keep saying it," Irene replied, brushing it off with a smile. She knew her

not make a fuss. Tonight is Little Bunny's first time dining with the family. Let's all raise a glass to her," Maxwell intervened,

your weekend reading? Ensure you're on novi L5s.com for uninterrupted enjoyment. The next

She'll have orange juice instead,"

"Alright," everyone agreed.

evening, Aurora felt an unprecedented sense of joy. For years, she

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

home. Aurora wandered into the garden for some fresh air. Compared to the R family's estate, she found the Barnet

was filled with flowers, many of which she couldn't even

garden, she noticed Rebecca sitting alone, lost in thought. "Rebecca, what are

about Julian? If he doesn't see you for a while, he'll start panicking," Rebecca said

down?" Aurora asked, her

"No, I'm fine."