Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 841: No More Apologies

Rebecca used to think Mio was just pretending, putting on a show. But one day, when she saw him being kind to another woman, her heart felt as though it had been struck hard. It hurt-really hurt.

"Are you trying to scare me to death?" Mio's heart nearly stopped. If he hadn't pulled her away in time, Rebecca would've been hit by that car.

When he turned to see her tears falling, his mind went blank. He clumsily tried wiping them away.

"Do you think I'm dirty? That I shouldn't touch you? If so... then I won't touch you anymore. Just, please, don't cry." He let go of her body but still tried to dry her tears, his actions awkward and almost laughable.

Rebecca had only seen this side of him once before-when he caught a hamster for her that night. Otherwise, Mio was always the picture of a flawless, elegant gentleman.

But who was that girl just now? The thought of someone else being so close to him made Rebecca's heart ache even more.

Her frustration only made her tears fall faster. Mio, who always prided himself on understanding women, was now utterly confused by her. Was she here by chance? Or had she come looking for him? And if she came for him, why leave?

Questions swirled in his mind. His face showed his panic. "Please, stop crying, okay? It's breaking my heart. Do you not want to see me? If so, I'll leave. Just... stop crying."

With that, Mio turned to leave, quickening his pace in hopes that Rebecca would stop crying sooner.

Rebecca stomped her foot in frustration. Wasn't he supposed to understand women? How had he become so clueless all of a sudden?

"Mio!" Her voice cut through the air-it was the first time she had spoken today.

Mio froze mid-step. Before he could turn around, he felt her arms wrap around him. "Don't go..." Rebecca's soft murmurs reached his ears. This was no dream. It was real. He could feel her warmth.

"Rebecca, what's... what's wrong?"

here just

turned, his emotions overwhelming as he pulled her into a tight embrace. "Why did you come looking for me? Does this mean... you don't hate

me." Rebecca had thought long and hard about their relationship.

messy. Can you really accept someone like me?" Mio had never imagined Rebecca would come back to him. He had already prepared himself to live the rest of his

married. With a past as tarnished as his, how could someone as pure as Rebecca

wealthy family. She was born into privilege, raised in luxury- a radiant sun compared to the mess that was his life. How could someone like

Rebecca's words hit him like a blow. Mio's hopeful gaze dimmed instantly. He had known all

You really are?" Overcome with joy, he lifted her up and spun her around, just like he had when she first agreed to be his girlfriend. Rebecca looked at him as he twirled her. His hair was cut shorter now, he'd taken off his suit, and he wore a simple white shirt with an

air of aristocracy and pretense.

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quickly set her down. "I'm sorry, I'm

start by explaining yourself. Who was that girl

the

Mio finally understood, silently

seemed tough, so I let her stay on." Mio had never been interested in other women. Rebecca was the only exception-a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence. She was the only one in his

thought back to the way he had put a bandage on that girl. The way the girl looked

jealous?" Mio finally connected the dots. Her arrival, her sudden decision to leave-it was all because she had

he hadn't chased after her, the misunderstanding might never have been cleared up. He would've spent his life

day and then turning around to cozy up to someone else. You're the one

jealous." Mio realized

mocking me?" she