Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 852: Letting Go

Tina had aged only slightly since leaving more than a decade ago. She showed none of the wrinkles or weariness often found in middle-aged women. Standing next to Aurora, the two could easily be mistaken for sisters.

John Walsh, tall and dignified, stood beside Tina, perfectly complementing her presence. Some people, it seemed, were destined to miss their chance.

Though Magnus felt a twinge of regret in his heart, he knew that as long as Tina was happy, that was all that mattered. He had hurt her so deeply in the past, and if someone else could now bring warmth to her life, it was the best outcome he could hope for.

The three of them chatted casually. Tina bore no grudge against Magnus. Perhaps it was because so much time had passed. When she first returned to New York, she would occasionally think of Magnus and even follow updates about his life.

But as the days grew busier, she no longer had the time to dwell on him. At some point, without even realizing it, she stopped thinking about him altogether. She no longer sought out news of his life or concerned herself with his affairs.

Feelings are strange like that. The more you focus on someone, the more they occupy your heart. But when the day comes that you truly let go, you suddenly realize: When did I stop thinking about them?

With no love and no hate, that chapter of her life was finally closed.

"Aurora is here," Tina said, watching as a carriage arrived, carrying someone who looked like a princess. Julian stepped out, holding Aurora's hand.

The crowd erupted into applause, mingling with the sound of the wedding march. White bubbles and rose petals floated through the air. This was Aurora's dream wedding.

She walked gracefully down the red carpet, her luxurious gown trailing behind her. Julian's face was lit with an undeniable smile, one he couldn't hide even if he tried.

He had waited years for this day. The promise made in childhood was finally fulfilled today.

They stood before everyone, exchanging rings and a kiss. Confetti rained down over their heads as Aurora and Julian embraced. Everyone who knew the story of their love understood how much they had endured to reach this moment. At last, they were Happy rogettter."

The ceremony followed traditional customs, and one of the final steps was serving tea to their parents. Magnus and Tina sat together.

Given Aurora's pregnancy, nobody wanted her to exhaust herself. "Mom, Dad, please have some tea," Aurora said, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. The scene of her family reunited was something she had only ever dreamed of, and today, it had come true.

"Good girl," Tina said, unable to hold back her tears. For over a decade, she had believed her life would end by the time she turned forty. She never imagined she would one day reunite with her daughter, let alone see Aurora starting her own family.

Aurora nodded repeatedly, tears streaming

mother and daughter

pulled her into his arms. "Why are you

She knew, no matter what, Mio would always be the one

And so will

Mio whispered

are you saying

my life. If I ever disliked anyone, it would never be you," Mio said with

"Sweet talker."

sweet?" Mio

they were the best man and maid of honor, and everyone's eyes were on Aurora and Julian, their intimate moment didn't

watched Mio, the man who had once broken her heart into pieces. She used to believe he was incapable of love, incapable of truly caring

It wasn't that he couldn't love-it was that he hadn't yet found the right person. Today, he had. And that woman suited him perfectly. When Mio entered earlier, Ivy had seen him. He was different now,

had given up everything. Once, he had used Ivy to

that him?" Frank asked, sensing something unusual. Ivy had been staring at the man longer than she should

not. Compared to Mio, Frank

that's him. But I don't feel anything for him anymore,

Mio had been a beautiful dream, then waking up meant seeing the truth. Frank was the one who had stood by her through all the small

more.

hear about an

I won't overthink it," Frank said, though his hand tightened around hers as if afraid she might slip

funny way of bringing people together.

your friend?" Rebecca asked, oblivious to who Ivy

all the people he had wronged, she was

sorry," he

was taken aback.

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