Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Tears streamed down Ivy's face, but the people on the ship showed no sympathy. Mr. Blackwater's booming voice barked in her ear.

"You can't even gut a fish? How have you survived this long? Slice open the fish's belly, pull out the innards, and clean it properly!" Ivy, unaccustomed to such menial tasks, hesitated. The thought of ending a life so abruptly unsettled her, though she had forgotten that she had once plotted to kill Aurora-a life just as precious.

After struggling for ages, she finally managed to pull the slimy insides out of the fish, gagging as the stench hit her. The slippery texture in her hands only made it worse.

"Ugh..." Unable to bear it, she rushed to the side to retch. Watching her, Frank couldn't help but feel sorry for her. "This is your first tdoing this, isn't it?" he asked.

"Yes," Ivy admitted.

"I'm sorry you have to go through this. Maybe I can talk to the boss and get you excused from these tasks," Frank offered gently.

"Thank you," Ivy replied, though she knew nothing could change her current situation. Still, she didn't want her life to be entirely bleak.

"Alright, go take a break," Frank said kindly. He couldn't stand seeing her so miserable.

Three days later, Aurora stirred from what felt like an endless sleep. It was as though she had dreamt of her entire life up until now. Her body felt adrift, like driftwood bobbing uncontrollably on the waves.

Finally, her mind began to clear, and she returned to reality. Opening her eyes, the first thing she noticed was the gentle swaying of her surroundings. Was this heaven? Or hell? Moments later, she fully regained consciousness. The sensation confirmed it-she was on a ship. She wasn't dead. "You're awake?" a cheerful voice sounded nearby. Aurora turned toward it, startled.

A man with a scruffy beard and wild hair cinto view. "Ah!" she gasped, startled. Aurora wasn't someone obsessed with appearances, but after narrowly escaping death, she instinctively reacted to the sight before her. She was used to being surrounded by well-dressed, polished people. Seeing someone so disheveled immediately put her on edge.

Justin, in turn, was captivated by her. Seeing her awake was even more beautiful than he'd imagined. Her eyes were like the clear sky after a rainstorm-pure and untainted.

But her fear stung him. She must think he's ugly and frightening. He had stayed by her side for days, only for their first meeting to go so poorly.

Aurora quickly realized her mistake. If she was on a ship, it meant she had been saved. Perhaps this man had even rescued her. Her behavior had been incredibly rude.

"I'm sorry, sir. I didn't mean to be impolite. Please forgive me," Aurora said sincerely. She wasn't someone who looked down on others. To her, every profession deserved respect. Although this man's appearance was rough, it didn't justify her reaction. If she had been prepared for what to expect, she would never have behaved so disrespectfully.

Justin, though hurt by her initial reaction, understood. She cfrom a privileged background and had likely never encountered someone like him. Her shock was natural.

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"It's alright," Justin said. "You've been asleep for three days and nights. We kept you alive on rice porridge, but you must be hungry now. What would you like to eat? I'll have the kitchen prepare it for you." Aurora found his enthusiasm a bit peculiar. Wasn't he being overly eager? "Thank you for saving me. I am a bit hungry. If it's not too much trouble, just a bowl of rice and two vegetable dishes will be fine," Aurora answered politely. She didn't want to make unreasonable demands, even of someone who had saved her life.

"Vegetables? Do you follow skind of faith?" Justin frowned. No wonder she was so thin-she didn't eat much meat. But how could her body handle it? And what about the baby? Justin didn't realize he was already worrying about her well-being. Aurora, however, was unaware of her pregnancy. She had always been mindful of her figure and naturally disliked eating meat.

Having just woken up, she craved something light. Perhaps this was also a symptom of pregnancy, though she didn't know it yet.

"No, sir, it's not about faith. I just don't particularly like meat," Aurora explained.

"How can you not eat meat?" Justin exclaimed.

"Don't worry. I've gone without meat for years, and I'm perfectly healthy," Aurora assured him, thinking of him simply as a kind-hearted man.

"You might be fine, but what about the baby? Pregnant women need plenty of nutrients, or the baby won't develop properly," Justin said firmly.

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! Aurora laughed lightly. "Sir, you must be mistaken. I'm not pregnant." "No wonder you fell into the sea-your brain must be waterlogged! How can you not know you're pregnant?" Justin retorted.

Aurora froze, her mind going blank. For a moment, she couldn't hear anything else Justin was saying.

Justin waved a hand in front of her face. "What's wrong?" "Say that again. Are you sure I'm pregnant?" Aurora stammered.

"I'm absolutely certain. Mrs. Woolf checked your pulse and confirmed it. She's an excellent doctor," Justin replied, watching her stunned expression. He couldn't tell if she was happy or upset.

What if she didn't want the baby? These days, many young people had reckless lifestyles. If she didn't even know she was pregnant, what kind of person was she? In the past few days, she had occasionally murmured "Julian" in her sleep. Was this Julian her fiancé? Justin had already cast her as his Snow White, the princess he had rescued. He didn't want to believe she could be someone unworthy of his admiration.

Even though Ivy had told Frank that Aurora was promiscuous, Justin refused to believe it. A face as m angelic as hers couldn't belong to someone like that. Unless he saw it with his own eyes, he wouldn't accept it. Aurora's reaction finally came. She was overwhelmed with emotion.

"I'm pregnant? I'm really pregnant? Thank you, sir. Thank you for savingand my child," Aurora said, tears streaming down her face.

The usually strong woman was overcwith joy. She had wanted this child for so long.

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