Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 463: What Will I Do If You Leave? Asher had never truly planned to leave. He was simply furious at the time, thinking only Julian could handle this little troublemaker.

In Aurora's heart, she saw Asher as family-nothing more. Family and lovers were two entirely different things. Could he possibly tell her he was jealous? Who was he to her, and why would he even be jealous? He was angry that Aurora couldn't see Denis Vukic's ulterior motives, and equally frustrated with himself for being unable to reveal the truth. He decided to leave the mess to Julian. Whatever he couldn't accomplish, Julian could take care of it openly and justifiably.

If Denis Vukic continued, even Asher couldn't guarantee what might happen. Fate was strange like that sometimes. He couldn't explain why he could accept Aurora being with Julian, but not with anyone else.

After a call with Julian, his mood improved. But as he turned, he saw Aurora running toward him barefoot, wearing only a thin dress. Before he could say a word, she threw herself into his arms, repeatedly apologizing. People around them stopped to watch. Was this skind of TV ? Where were the cameras and director? "Little fox, what are you doing..." Asher hadn't expected such a reaction from her.

Aurora clung tightly to his waist. "Ashy, I'm sorry. I'm really sorry. Please don't leave, okay? I don't have many loved ones in this world. We've been together for three years, relying on each other. If you leave, what will I do? Whatever I did wrong, tell me, and I'll change-please, Ashy. If you don't like Denis Vukic, I'll stop seeing him. I'll stop learning perfumery. Just don't leave me." Asher looked at the petite woman in his arms, her vibrant blue eyes flickering with a mix of emotions. He sighed helplessly.

This little fox didn't even know why he was angry, yet she ran out like this. Did she have any idea where she stood in his heart? Did she care about him? She must, at least a little.

But it wasn't the kind of love he wanted-it was familial, not romantic.

Asher sighed. "In this world, I'd never blyou for anything. How could I bear to leave you? I just needed sair.

I know you don't love me, and even if all I can do is silently stay by your side, as long as you need me, as long as I can look at you like this, I'm content." They had never spoken of love, but both knew the truth. Asher had loved her for three years, while Aurora couldn't give him a future. She could only see him as family.

She hoped he would one day meet someone he loved and find his own happiness. But she didn't want him to hate her or leave her.

Though she didn't know exactly what she had done to make Asher so angry, she had already hurt him enough and didn't want to anger him further because of Denis Vukic. "Ashy, I'm sorry... I'm so sorry..." Aurora didn't know what else to say. She only felt immense guilt. Not being able to reciprocate his love was her greatest injury to him.

"Fool, what do you have to be sorry for?" Asher gently pushed her away. "You've done nothing wrong. You've found your happiness, and as long as you're happy, I'll be happy too. Do you understand?" Looking at her pale, fragile face, her eyes filled with concern for him, he felt that was enough.

Family or lover-it didn't matter. As long as he could leave a deep, lasting mark in her heart, that was enough.

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! Asher scooped her up in his arms. "You're still so unwell, yet you're running around. Are you trying to makeworry on purpose?" Aurora met his ocean-blue gaze and nestled in his arms. "Ashy, I'm sorry. I won't make you angry anymore. If you don't like Denis Vukic, I won't see him again." "Silly girl, what did you mean earlier about not learning perfumery anymore?" "Professor Lockman is Denis Vukic's father. Yesterday, he tookto Professor Lockman's house. The professor has been obsessed with developing a new perfand doesn't have tto take on students.

Denis Vukic is skilled in perfumery and agreed to teach me. Last night, when he was takinghome, I had a stomachache. I wanted to call you to taketo the hospital, but when I heard you were busy, I didn't want to trouble you.

So I planned to call a cab myself, but he noticed and insisted on takingto the hospital. I don't know why you're so angry with him, but I promise I won't see him again as long as you don't leave me." Hearing the whole story, Asher could piece together what had happened. This stubborn girl must have tried to hide her discomfort from Denis Vukic, wanting to handle it herself, but he had seen through her Earlier, Asher had been jealous, seeing another man by her side. Now, understanding the situation, he realized how petty he had been.

From Aurora's perspective, Denis Vukic hadn't done anything inappropriate.

"Little fox, I'm the one who should apologize. My greatest wish has always been for you to pursue what you want.

I'll support you no matter what you do. If you give up learning perfumery because of me, I'll only have becan obstacle on your path.

I don't dislike Denis Vukic-I'm just afraid. Afraid he'll take my place in your heart. You already have Julian; you can't have another man."

Asher awkwardly confessed his feelings, and Aurora finally She understood what had upset him. S stood what had burst out laughing. "Ashy, you... you didn't honestly think I liked him, did you?"

"I was just scared! Losing to Julian is one thing-I can't help that. You've known him for fifteen years. But if Denis Vukic, this newcomer, swooped in and took you away, I'd never forgive myself!" Asher gently placed Aurora back on the bed and tucked her in. Friends needed honesty with each other, and now that they had cleared the air, things were better.

"Foolish Ashy, Mr. Vukic is Mr. Vukic. He could never take your place in my heart. These past three years, you've been by my side. How could I forget that? And when did you becJulian's spy? Don't worry. I've already given my heart to Julian in this lifetime. I won't leave him or fall for anyone else, no matter what happens."

Aurora was clear-headed. Julian and Asher were both irreplaceable parts of her life. Both men had sacrificed so much for her; she couldn't let either of them down. "Then... then go ahead and learn perfumery with him. I don't want to be an obstacle in your way," Asher said, scratching his head like a boy, embarrassed. "I'm sorry. I didn't trust you. You're not the kind of woman who falls for every man she meets. I was the one who underestimated you." mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1