Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Julian didn't want to tell her about the darker truths that could dampen her mood. "This time, when you left me, it left a shadow in my heart. Do you think I could ever feel at ease letting you be on your own again?" "Julian, I'm really fine. You don't need to worry," Aurora reassured him.

"Aurora, there are saccidents we simply can't control. For your sake, and for the baby's, I'll assign people to protect you both from now on. I won't let anyone hurt you again." Julian gently stroked her hair. "Experiences like this once in a lifetare more than enough." "Alright, alright, I'll listen to you," Aurora replied, assuming Julian's anxiety stemmed from her recent disappearance. She understood his concern and didn't object.

Security around the villa increased significantly. Though Aurora found it excessive, she knew it was Julian's way of showing his care, so she said nothing.

Justin quickly adapted to his new responsibilities. Every evening, he would update Aurora on the company's affairs, sometimes even offering unique insights that inspired new ideas for her.

What Aurora didn't know was that Julian was seething with anger over what had done to her. He had already begun planning his revenge.

Mio, the vice president of R Corporation, was Julian's target. Julian joined forces with Asher, Denis Vukic, and sold friends to snatch away R Corporation's key contracts. It was the only way to retaliate-by striking at what valued most: the company. Tina, devastated by the news of Aurora's disappearance, had fallen gravely ill due to her already frail health. Currently, was managing R Corporation entirely on his own.

When Aurora returned safely a month later, pregnant with a child, Tina's health finally improved slightly. Hearing the surprising news of Aurora's pregnancy, Tina was both elated and worried. "What? You're saying Aurora is having a baby?" "Yes. She conceived around the New Year. I just took her to the hospital for a check-up. Both she and the baby are healthy," Julian replied. He had been secretly keeping in touch with Tina.

"How could this happen? How could Aurora be pregnant? I thought..." "What did you do to her?" Julian asked, already aware of the truth but hearing it from Tina for the first time. Tina sighed. "There's no point hiding it anymore. When Aurora was a child, I gave her smedication. She wasn't supposed to be able to conceive." Julian wasn't surprised by this revelation. "You're her mother. You must have done it for her own good. But why would you stop her from having children? As a mother, you should understand how painful that is." Julian couldn't bear to tell Aurora the truth. He couldn't imagine how she would react if she knew. Her expectant, hopeful eyes made him keep the secret to himself.

"Because I am her mother, I understand better than anyone what a child means to me. Do you think I don't want what's best for Aurora?" Tina's voice trembled. "Julian, our family isn't ordinary. You must have noticed that by now, haven't you? Does Aurora have a totem on her back?" If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Julian had been curious about the totem for a while. When he first saw it, it was faint, just an outline. Over time, it had becmore distinct. However, since it was on Aurora's back, she had no idea it existed.

"Yes. A few months ago, I accidentally noticed the outline of a totem on her back. As tpassed, it becclearer. Aurora hasn't felt anything, and I assumed it was a family matter, so I didn't ask. But after Aurora returned, I noticed the totem seemed to be fading. I don't know why." If Julian hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed it. It was too unreal.

"Julian, have you heard of the mysterious legend of the R family? Every head of the family for generations has only given birth to daughters." "I've heard of it. So, Aurora's child will also be a girl. I don't mind. Whether it's a boy or a girl, as long as it's her child, I'll love them just the same," Julian said firmly.

Even in the 21st century, the preference for male heirs was still prevalent, especially in wealthy families. Many believed a male child was necessary to carry on the family legacy. Sfamilies went to extrlengths, refusing to let a woman marry into the family until she bore a son.

Such absurd news underscored how ingrained the preference for sons was. Julian's indifference to the baby's gender was a rare blessing.

But Tina wasn't concerned about the baby's gender. "I'm not worried about whether it's a boy or a girl. What I need to tell you is why I didn't want Aurora to have children. Our family has a curse. For reasons I cannot explain, every generation of the family head dies younger than the last. My grandmother passed away at sixty, my mother at fifty, and I'm already forty. My health has been deteriorating. Though I've managed to delay the inevitable, my tis running out." Tina's voice grew heavy with sorrow. "I didn't want Aurora to have children because as long as she doesn't, she can live a long life with you. But if she has a child, her lifespan will..." Tina's voice faltered.

Julian's voice shook. "Thirty years? Are you tellingAurora will only Ο live to thirty?" She was only N twenty-two now, which meant she had eight years left. Eight years was far too short for a lifettogether.

"Yes. She'll only live to thirty. And her daughter's lifespan will be reduced to twenty." Tina's hearKached. Having a granddaughter should have been a joyous occasion, but the thought of her limited tfilled her with grief.

"You're joking, right? That's impossible. Medicine is so advanced now. Even diseases like leukemia and el cancer can be cured. If something's wrong with her body, there must be a solution," Julian said, refusing to accept the truth. Tina sighed. "Julian, I'm not lying. If there were any way to change this, don't you think I, as her mother, would have done everything in my power to protect her?" "Then at least tellwhy. How could someone's lifespan be shortened so drastically for no reason?" "It's a family secret I can't divulge. Things are as they are, and there's nothing I can do. I just hope you cherish the tyou have together," Tina said, her voice filled with helplessness.

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