Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 858: Little Orion

Ever since little Orion developed a fondness for Aveline, he would visit Aurora's house every few days. Even though Aveline couldn't speak yet, Orion found her absolutely adorable.

By the end of summer vacation, Orion was over six years old. Following his family's plans, he needed to return to Clothville to attend school.

On the day he was set to leave, Orion bawled his eyes out, clinging to Aurora's house and refusing to go.

"Auntie Aurora, starting tomorrow, I won't be able to see Aveline anymore. What if she starts liking someone else?" he wailed.

Aurora glanced at little Aveline, who was just over nine months old. She could now slowly stand up but still hadn't started speaking.

"Orion, isn't it a bit too early to worry about this? Aveline is still so young; she doesn't even know what liking someone means," Aurora said helplessly. Orion's words often left her both amused and exasperated.

"That may be true, but I won't see her again until winter break. By then, Aveline will probably be walking, right?"

"Mm-hmm. By then, she'll be able to run around with you. But Orion, you have to study hard too, okay?" Aurora said as she ruffled his hair.

"Alright, it's time to say goodbye. We need to leave now," Jade called from the doorway. Orion had spent the last few days at Aurora's house, practically wishing he could take root there.

"Aveline, I'm leaving now. You have to remember me, okay?" Orion gently pinched Aveline's chubby cheek.

If Julian hadn't been standing there, Orion would have probably planted a kiss on little Aveline. Aveline's big, bright eyes stared at Orion. As if sensing he was leaving, her eyes started to well up with tears before she began to cry.

"Aveline, don't cry, don't cry. I'll be back soon," Orion said, his heart breaking at the sight of her tears.

"I thought such a young child wouldn't have any strong feelings, but it seems Aveline likes Orion after all," Aurora said softly, her heart aching a little.

Aveline and Joyce had always been well-behaved. Aveline, in particular, wasn't prone to laughing or crying, and she rarely reacted when Orion came and went. But this time was different.

"Waaah..." Aveline reached out her little arms, wanting Orion to hold her. Orion's heart melted entirely as he quickly picked her up and comforted her.

you as a gift, okay? The moment I'm on break, I'll come

Aveline understood some of his words because her cries

steps to look at them. Once they were out of sight, little Orion clutched his chest dramatically.

poked his forehead. "I told you to stop watching so many soap operas, but you never

recently, Orion had joined her. The two would sit on the couch, discussing plot

Mommy, I just wanted to see how the male leads treat the girls they like. That way, Aveline won't end

little schemer," Jade

minutes since I last saw Aveline, and

talking like that, I'll throw you out the

ready. You can throw me out now so I can walk

at

hurts! You're the one who said

I've changed my mind. I'm not throwing you anymore. How about

you just going to stand there and let Mommy bully your

precious one. As for you, if you keep making

bullying a child!" Orion puffed up his cheeks in frustration. The car

the still-sniffling Aveline to her room. "Orion will be back soon. You just

seemingly lost in thought. Sensing that her sister was upset,

girl," Aurora said, watching her two daughters with affection. Both were so

of genes.

got pregnant, she'd never experienced much discomfort. No terrible morning sickness, and the babies rarely cried at night,

of the kids while you get some rest. Orion's boundless energy must have worn you out these past few days,"

taking nearly a year off, Julian had recently gone back to work. Most of the time, Aurora was at home with the children and the housekeeper. But Aurora, being hands- on by nature, preferred taking care of the twins herself. Juggling two babies and a curious little Orion had indeed taken

said with a small

Asher arrived. He'd been coming over frequently, practically

the moment she saw Asher. She seemed to adore him the most, becoming visibly excited whenever