Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 846: A Love-Struck Heart

He used to cook just to fill his stomach, but now, with Rebecca in his life, Mio found joy in making her happy. A simple breakfast could earn Rebecca's heartfelt praise, and soon, she became utterly smitten. To her, Mio was simply extraordinary.

"Mio, come to my house tonight. I'll call my family to let them know," Rebecca said, turning to glance at him as he drove. How could someone look so handsome even while driving? She finally understood why so many women had fallen so deeply for him in the past. There was a kind of magic about him-an allure that grew stronger the more time you spent with him.

"Tonight? I thought we agreed on a few days later," Mio replied, his tone calm.

"I want to introduce you to my family as soon as possible. It feels like I've found a treasure, and I can't wait to share it with them."

"Alright. I'll pick you up this afternoon, and we'll go together," he agreed. After all, it was inevitable. Better to face it sooner rather than later.

Rebecca nodded happily. Later, as Mio dropped her off at work as usual, he began his long day of preparations. Thankfully, he had done his homework weeks ago while trying to secure a business deal. He knew the preferences of every member of the Barnet family.

For a first visit, he couldn't show up empty-handed. He spent the entire day shopping for gifts. Meanwhile, Rebecca had already informed her family. As soon as the workday ended, she hurriedly left the office-meeting Mio was the part of her day she always looked forward to the most.

"Mio!" she called out as she approached him.

"You're off work early today?" he asked, smiling.

"I just couldn't wait to see you," she said honestly, her personality candid and open. Rebecca never hid her feelings-when she liked something, it showed.

"Alright then, ready to head to your house now?" Mio asked.

"Of course! I've already told them you're coming. Mio, is it just me, or have you gotten even more handsome?" Rebecca's eyes sparkled as she looked at him.

Mio, dressed impeccably for his first meeting with her family, couldn't help but smile. He appeared composed, but his palms were damp with nervous sweat. He had nothing to his name right now and couldn't stop worrying about whether the Barnet family would accept him.

"Mio, we're here. What are you daydreaming about?" Rebecca's voice snapped him back to reality.

grab the stuff from

formal? You're practically family already-you don't need to bring anything," Rebecca said, her tone teasing yet affectionate. She had already decided he belonged to her,

Mio insisted. He kissed her lightly before heading to the trunk, returning with

wholesale market? Why so much stuff? And where did you even find

a friend's place. I heard your grandfather loves plants," Mio explained, balancing the orchid carefully while carrying the rest of the

to mind. The more care Mio showed

be early, but to her surprise, everyone else was already there. Aurora was lounging on the couch watching TV while Julian fed her fruit. Rebecca had always thought Barnet men were the

"We're back," Rebecca announced.

relationship, greeted him

since Mio last saw Aurora, and her pregnancy was now unmistakable. Her once petite face had grown rounder, and Julian seemed determined

and have some

destination for the complete story. Share the

found himself at a loss for words. Holding the

spot.

Aurora already. This is my sister Lila, and these

Mio," he said, clutching the orchid like a

it must be heavy,"

ma'am," Mio replied, setting the orchid down. As he did, he noticed

stood stiffly, as if at attention in

quickly came to his rescue. "Mom, every single one of these gifts was handpicked by Mio. He put

him, and you're not even married

head shyly. "I wasn't sure if you'd like them. This one is for Lila," he said,

beautifully wrapped package to

collector's item! How did you even get your

had a friend help me track it down," Mio admitted. Lila's