Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Aurora felt as though the entire world knew a secret, except for her. It was a frustrating sensation, one that gnawed at her relentlessly.

"Telleverything you know," she demanded. Aurora firmly believed Julian would never betray her, so if he was keeping something from her, it had to be for her own good.

Ivy combined what Genevieve had told her and revealed everything to Aurora. Upon hearing it, Aurora finally understood. By not returning to the so-called R family, she had blocked someone's path, and that someone wanted her eliminated.

Aurora carefully pieced together the events that had occurred. After her visit to R Corporation, Julian had urgently called her to return home. At the time, his insistence had seemed odd. She had dismissed it as him missing her and hadn't thought much of it. Now, connecting the dots, she realized something was amiss.

Julian had known all along that intended to harm her. But how could he, from so far away, have known about R Corporation's internal affairs? There was only one possible source-Tina. The mother who refused to acknowledge her must have been secretly protecting her all along. Julian must have been in contact with her. That night, on the balcony, Aurora had overheard Julian mention her nduring a phone call. Julian had claimed it was Rock on the other end of the line, and at the time, she hadn't questioned him. Julian's kindness had always clouded her judgment. Whatever he said, she believed without doubt.

But the truth left her angry. Even though she knew Julian had kept things from her for her own good, she hated the feeling of being deceived.

"Now that you realize your mistakes, that's a step forward. Focus on living a good life with Frank from now on, and stop chasing after those who were never meant to be yours," Aurora said, suppressing her irritation at being kept in the dark and steering the conversation back to its earlier point.

"So... does this mean you've forgiven me?" Ivy asked hesitantly, unable to believe Aurora could ever forgive her. "Your past actions were undeniably awful, but I know you've endured a lot and paid a heavy price. I've long since stopped blaming you." "Thank you." Ivy's heart felt as though a weight had finally been lifted, replaced by the warmth of sunlight. After bidding Ivy and the others farewell, Aurora spent the entire afternoon sitting in the garden, staring blankly at the sea. Julian chearly that day and found her lost in thought.

"What's on your mind? You didn't even notice I was back," Julian said, his voice laced with curiosity.

"I was thinking about something. Julian, have you ever hidden anything from me?" she asked, her gaze steady as it met his.

Julian froze under her calm but piercing stare. "Little Bunny, what happened?" "Julian, answer me. Have you ever hidden anything from me?" Julian hesitated, unsure of what she was referring to. There were more than a few things he had kept from her- her health issues, John Walsh's messages, and Tina's involvement, to na few. Women, especially pregnant women, were notoriously sensitive about such matters. He couldn't risk answering carelessly.

"Why are you asking this all of a sudden? You know everything about me, don't you? Or is there something specific you want to know?" he replied cautiously.

Aurora beceven more certain that Julian was hiding something. "It's nothing. Mrs. Hill has dinner ready. Let's eat." "Alright." Julian felt a cold sweat trickle down his back. What was going on with Aurora today? Recently, Julian had been studying everything he could about pregnancy. One thing he'd learned was that pregnant women often experienced heightened insecurity, irritability, and self-doubt.

Pregnancy changed everything-no more wearing stylish clothes, high heels, or glamorous makeup. These changes could lead to feelings of inadequacy. Add to that the decrease in physical intimacy, and it was no wonder many men strayed during their wives' pregnancies. Women becespecially sensitive during this time, and Aurora, once a career-driven woman, had been staying hfor weeks. It was natural for her to feel restless.

Julian decided he needed to spend more twith her. "Little Bunny, the project in Europe will be wrapped up in a few days. After that, I'll be hwith you every day." "Alright." Aurora had never doubted Julian's devotion to her, but Tina's constant secrecy weighed heavily on her mind.

Last year, in New York, she had overheard rumors about Tina. Coupled with Mio's recent actions, Aurora couldn't shake her concerns. wanted her gone, and that put her mother in even greater danger.

Aurora resolved to stop being shielded by those around her. Despite the bodyguards in the garden, Julian's meticulous care, and Tina's silent protection, she knew avoiding the problem wouldn't solve anything. She needed to confront the root of the issue.

Even though she understood that asking questions wouldn't necessarily yield answers, Aurora chose to bide her time. That day, aside from her cryptic question, she didn't act out of the ordinary. Julian quickly dismissed the incident from his mind.

The next morning, Julian prepared to leave for work.

"Little Bunny, I'm heading out. I'll try to chearly today," he said.

"Alright, Julian. I'm going to step out for a bit and do sshopping. I'm starting to feel cooped up at home," Aurora replied casually.

"Let the bodyguards go with you." "I'm not a government official. It's not that serious. I'll have Mona drive me."

"Do you wantto worry about you again like last time? Be good. Let them I'feel khem go with you. Kreal better th knowing they're there. You're not alone now; you have our baby to think about." "Fine, fine. They can calong," Aurora relented. "Good." Julian kissed her forehead before leaving.

Aurora watched him depart before tidying herself up and packing her passport discreetly intoner bag. Mona arrived promptly to pick her up, and the bodyguards followed in another car. The group set off for the mall. However, as they reached the parking garage, Aurora stopped the bodyguards.

"I'm meeting Irene. She'll be shopping with me. If you follow me, how am I supposed to shop? Just wait here in the garage," she said firmly.

"But Miss Montgomery, Mr. Bainstructed us not to leave your side," one of them protested.

"I said no, and I mean it. I'll only be an hour or two," Aurora replied impatiently before walking off.

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