Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 859: The Babysitting Pro Asher held Joyce close, affectionately cradling her as she giggled and nuzzled against his face.

"You're leaving in a few days?" he asked, looking at the child who had grown from a wrinkly little bundle into a lively toddler who could now speak a few words.

Aurora nodded. "Yes." "And when you're back in Clothville, what will you do about the kids when you're at work?" "They're already weaned. I'll have Mrs. Hill look after them." Aurora's tone carried the confidence of someone used to managing everything.

A natural powerhouse, Aurora had always put her career first. Now, with children and a loving partner, she had softened slightly. But as the babies grew older, she no longer needed to be hconstantly.

Asher frowned. "Mrs. Hill, huh?" "Yes, she's been with us for a long time. We're all used to her. The kids are over a year old now, and in a few months, when they're two, they can start early education classes." "Why not stay huntil they're at least two? They're small now, but this is when they need you the most." "I know that. But Justin's getting married soon, and he's planning to take a few months off to spend twith his wife. I can't keep imposing on him-I've already been relying on him for far too long. His marriage shouldn't suffer because of me," Aurora explained.

Asher's eyebrows lifted as an idea formed in his mind. "How about this: I'll take a few months off and look after the kids. You can focus on work without any worries." "You'll look after the kids?" Aurora's surprise was evident.

"What? Don't think I can handle it?" Asher challenged, raising an eyebrow.

Aurora shook her head. "That's not it. You're better at changing diapers than I am, so I'd never doubt your ability. But if you're taking care of the kids, what about your company?" "I've worked hard for years. Can't I give myself a break? I've trained a team capable of running things without me. If they can't handle something as basic as this, then what's the point of having them? Besides, you haven't had any alone twith Julian since you got pregnant. Leave the kids withand take stto relax together." Asher's words struck a chord. Aurora had indeed been exhausted for over two years. Though their twins were easier to handle than most children, they were still babies, and caring for them had been a full-tjob.

"Asher, that's a great idea. You know, I still owe you a honeymoon," said Julian, his eyes lighting up. "From the wedding photos to the ceremony, we had these two little troublemakers tagging along. You deserve a proper honeymoon." The usually doting Julian now referred to his beloved daughters as "troublemakers," but Asher's suggestion had clearly hit home.

Aurora hesitated. "But..." "No buts. Don't you trust Asher with the kids? And now that they're weaned and so well-behaved, what's there to worry about?" Julian was already envisioning destinations-Maldives or Europe, perhaps.

"Julian, you're jumping the gun. Is it really appropriate to let Asher babysit for us?" Aurora asked, concerned about disrupting Asher's plans.

"What? Are you treatinglike an outsider now?" Asher teased.

"Of course not! I just don't want to trouble you. You're a busy man..." Aurora trailed off, still unsure.

"It's settled. I promise to take great care of the kids. Honestly, I could use the break." Asher wasn't lying. He had tried dating in the past, but no matter how beautiful the woman, he felt nothing. He couldn't force himself to feel something that wasn't there. If he could never fall in love, Aurora's children could be his family. He had already made peace with the idea.

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A few days later, Aurora packed a mountain of baby supplies and took them to Asher's house. To her surprise, he had already prepared everything.

"Asher, you're unbelievably quick." "Of course. I've got all their food and supplies sorted, and I've even hired extra help.

You two can leave without worrying about a thing," Asher assured her.

"I've always trusted you. But if it gets to be too much, just call me." "Will do." Aurora settled the babies in. But when it was tto leave, she found it hard to let go. These two little ones were a part of her, and leaving them felt like leaving a piece of herself behind.

"Mommy, no, don't go..." Aveline and Joyce, now able to understand swords, clung to her.

"Mommy will be back soon. You need to listen to Uncle Ashy, okay?" Aurora said gently, coaxing them.

"Be good, babies. We'll be back before you know it," Julian said, smothering them in kisses. It took a lot of soothing before the couple could finally leave.

Asher picked up both girls, one in each arm. "Say goodbye to Mommy and Daddy." Just a heads up: is the only place to read the complete version of this book for free. Don't miss out on the next chapter-visit us now and continue your journey! The twins, their eyes brimming with tears, waved goodbye. Since Asher was a familiar presence, they didn't resist staying with him.

As the couple walked away, Aurora wiped her eyes, her heart heavy.

"My Little Bunny," Julian said, pulling her close, "we'll be back in no time. Let's get to the airport. This time, I'll make sure our honeymoon is unforgettable. Cheer up." "I already miss them. Maybe we should take the babies with us..."

Julian shook his head emphatically. "You want to change diapers at the Eiffel Tower? With the kids, we'd miss out on so many places. You're going back to work soon-you need to get used to being apart from them. And this is our chance for salone time." Aurora sighed. "Alright, fine." "Asher will take great care of them," Julian reassured her, holding her close as they headed to the car.

Back at Asher's home, he had transformed the place to be baby-friendly. He'd set up a nursery, stocked it with toys and even padded the floors with soft mats to prevent injuries. Dangerous items were already out of reach, and he'd wrapped table corners with soft fabric. The twins, having cried briefly, quickly forgot about Aurora's departure and began playing.

Aveline, independent by nature, entertained herself by tossing a ball and chasing after it.

Joyce, on the other hand, was a clingy little bundle of affection. She toddled over to Asher, holding her ball. "Ash... hug!"

Asher scooped her up, and she nestled into his arms, tugging at his hair, touching his face, and poking his nose. Before long, she dozed off in his embrace. With a tender smile, Asher gently placed both sleeping girls in their cribs. They weren't his children, but his heart was full of fatherly warmth.

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