Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Susan drove back to the Simmons family home. She masked her emotions well, pretending as if nothing had happened to avoid worrying her parents.

"Susan, where have you been?" The entire Simmons family now treated Susan like someone who needed constant care and protection.

"I just went for a drive, Mom. Didn't you get my visa sorted? I think I'll take a trip abroad to clear my head," Susan said calmly. She was, after all, a former actress, and her ability to hide her feelings was impeccable.

"I'm glad you've finally cto terms with things. You worked so hard for years; it's tto take a break and recharge. You're still young, and you'll meet the right man someday," Mrs. Simmons replied, her voice full of relief.

"Thanks, Mom. If anyone comes looking for me, just tell them I'm not here." "Of course. Go get srest." Mrs. Simmons was thrilled. Her daughter hadn't been happy for a long time, and maybe getting away from this painful place was the best thing for her.

Not long after, Marcos showed up at the Simmons family home, but Mrs. Simmons told him Susan wasn't back yet and sent him away.

Susan had already booked an early morning flight for the next day. Her phone was turned off. She had made up her mind to leave everything behind. Before leaving, she gave her mother just one instruction: "Mom, if Marcos comes looking foragain, tell him we're even now." "Don't worry. Go enjoy your vacation. Rest up and cback when you're ready," Mrs. Simmons reassured her. As a woman, she understood the pain her daughter was going through. That child had been the catalyst for Susan and Marcos' falling out.

After Susan left, Marcos cback again. He'd spent the entire previous day searching for her, and early that morning, he returned to the Simmons family home, hoping to catch her. But he was too late. Susan had already left for the airport to catch her early flight.

"Mrs. Simmons, where's Susan? Please, letsee her. I've been trying to call her, but her phone is off," Marcos pleaded.

"She askedto tell you that you're even now," Mrs. Simmons replied coldly. She had no intention of approving a man like him as her son-in-law. Her daughter was more than good enough, and yet they had treated her so poorly.

Mrs. Simmons' expression was grim. Marcos realized Susan must have truly misunderstood this time. She had already been by Hayden before, and just when she thought she could rely on him, he had ended up hurting her even more.

Her heart, Marcos thought, must now be shattered into a thousand irreparable pieces. He couldn't bear to imagine the pain she was feeling.

"Mrs. Simmons, Susan misunderstood me. Please, letsee her. I need to explain everything," Marcos begged again.

"Marcos, she's gone. She doesn't want to stay in this painful place anymore." "Where did she go? Please, tell me!" "She went to the South District Airport. If you hurry, you might be able to catch her before she goes through security." "Thank you, Mrs. Simmons." Marcos left in a rush, not realizing that Susan was actually at the North District Airport. The two airports were located on opposite sides of the city. By heading to the South District Airport, he had no chance of catching her.

Mrs. Simmons deliberately misled him. She didn't want her daughter to be hurt any further. A trip away could help Susan heal.

At the airport, Susan kept her emotions bottled up until the moment the plane took off. Then, she broke down in tears.

Aurora, who happened to be on the sflight, noticed Susan crying but had no idea what had happened to her. It was clear she had been deeply hurt. Aurora handed her a tissue, and Susan silently wiped away her tears.

The long flight allowed Susan to regain her composure, but neither of them spoke. Back in high school, they had been inseparable friends. Now, they couldn't even exchange pleasantries.

Aurora flipped through the latest fashion magazine, content in her own world. She didn't take advantage of Susan's vulnerable moment to say anything hurtful.

Susan observed Aurora's calm and serene demeanor. There was a quiet grace about her that brought a sense of peace.

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! "I'm sorry," Susan suddenly whispered. She had never before felt that taking Hayden from Aurora was wrong. To her, the strongest deserved to win. Aurora and Hayden hadn't even been married, after all.

But after seeing Marcos and Emily together, and the radiant smile on Emily's face, Susan had felt a sharp, piercing pain. Now, she finally understood. The apology clate, but it was sincere.

Aurora looked up from her magazine, surprised. She had never expected Susan to apologize, especially under these circumstances.

"What's going on with you?" Aurora asked, her voice laced with suspicion. It was as if she couldn't believe Susan was acting like this.

"I'm apologizing for what I did to you in the past." "You don't need to apologize. In the end, I got everything back. And seeing you like this now, I guess I had something to do with it. So we're even. Neither of us owes the other anymore." Susan stared at Aurora but said nothing more. If anyone else had treated her this way, she would have held a grudge. But Aurora's simple words-"we're even"-struck a chord. The rest of the flight passed in silence. Even after the apology, the two women could never go back to being friends. But with the grudges gone, Susan felt a little lighter. After the long flight, the plane finally landed. As they exited the airport, Susan walked out alone. She had left on impulse, and no one was there to meet her.

In the distance, she saw Aurora run into Julian's arms. The two embraced at the airport.

In the past, Susan might have found the scene unbearable. Now, she felt only a pang of envy. No resentment.

She walked away quietly, her figure lonely and desolate.

If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for Then free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! "Why was Susan with you?" Julian asked Aurora as he released her from the hug. He had noticed Susan leaving and wondered if she had ulterior motives. "I don't know. We just happened to be on the sflight. She must've been going through something because she cried the entire way," Aurora replied.

"Stay away from her. You never know what she's planning," Julian warned.

"I know. But I think this tSusan has changed. She even apologized to me." "No matter what's on her mind, just keep your distance. You've been on a long flight. Let's grab something to eat and then get you srest." "Alright, whatever you say." Aurora wasn't tired at all. Seeing Julian again had lifted her spirits. The two enjoyed a delightful dinner together.

The restaurant was located inside their hotel. After the meal, they m strolled around the area. The scenery was vastly different from Clothville's, and every photo they snapped seemed like a postcard.

They wandered like an ordinary couple, sharing their thoughts and catching up on the tthey had missed, their fingers intertwined as they returned to the hotel. In the presidential suite, Aurora took a shower. When she cout in a bathrobe, she saw Julian working at his computer.

"Still not done?" she asked.

"Not yet. A project this big needs a lot of groundwork," Julian replied.

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