Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 869: Confession "... I... I didn't want to pass her love letter either," Aveline said hesitantly, turning her head away.

"Then why did you help her?" "Liora remindsof Joyce. Joyce is so far away, and she's the one I can't stop thinking about. Every tI see Liora, I think of Joyce. That's why, when she askedfor help, I couldn't say no," Aveline explained.

Orion hadn't even cared to glance at Liora after the basketball game, let alone notice what she looked like. He had torn up the love letter without giving it a second thought. His focus had been entirely on Aveline, leaving no room to remember anyone else.

He knew that in Aveline's cool and reserved heart, nothing mattered more than her family-especially her lively and slightly eccentric younger sister.

If that was the reason, he couldn't stay mad. With a soft smile, he lightly scratched her nose.

"I'll let it slide this time. But if it happens again, you'd better be ready for my punishment! Now, tellhonestly, if the Dean hadn't shown up just now, how would you have answered?" Aveline had been torn earlier. Deep down, she didn't want Orion to say yes to Liora, but she couldn't ignore her plea for help.

"I wouldn't have agreed. It's your business to handle, not mine." "Good. And this isn't just my business-it's ours. I don't want a third person getting involved." "Orion, promisesomething." "Go ahead. Don't just ask for one thing, I'll agree to a hundred if you want." His devotion to her was unwavering. Seeing how readily he agreed, Aveline couldn't help but feel moved.

"I'm still young, Orion, and this is supposed to be my so-called rebellious phase. In my heart, love should be as steadfast as Mom and Dad's-a love that lasts a lifetime. Right now, I don't know what love really means.

"To love someone should mean growing old together, staying devoted for a lifetime. If I claim to love, vou now..without understanding what love truly is. I'd be Jvina-not, just to you, but to myself.

"Mom once toldthat our engagement is just a verbal agreement for now. If you don't love me, or if I don't love you, the agreement can be dissolved." Before she could finish, Orion interrupted her, "I've been set on you since before you were even born. I could never not love you." "Orion, please letfinish, okay?" "Alright, go ahead." Orion steadied his emotions, realizing they should have had this conversation long ago.

Aveline took a moment to gather her thoughts before continuing. "I'm just saying if. If one day we find true love elsewhere, the other person should give their blessing. Love cannot be forced-it should be about letting go.

"Right now, I can't make any promises to you. I need tto figure out my feelings for you. If I love you, then we'll stay engaged. But if I don't, then you'll have to letgo." Orion gazed into her clear, determined eyes, then gently brushed a stray lock of hair from her face. "Sometimes, I wish you weren't so rational. It'd be easier if you were like other girls your age." Most girls her age would be thrilled if he so much as looked at them. But Aveline wasn't like other girls. She was smart, calm, and always knew what she wanted.

Aveline nervously clutched his hand. "Orion, are you saying you won't agree?" "Silly girl, when have I ever refused you? I'll give you time-a year. I hope by graduation you'll have figured out your feelings. You're such a rational person; I believe a year is more than enough for you to know your heart. And I won't give you the chance to dislike me." 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! "So, you agree?" Aveline's eyes lit up with joy.

"Of course. The fact that you're being so honest withmakeshappy. It shows how seriously you're taking this relationship." Orion had known her for years-he understood exactly what kind of person she was.

"Then, Orion, can we keep things as they are for now? Just treatlike your little sister, okay? I still have so much to learn from you." Aveline, who had seemed indifferent over the past month, had secretly felt a sense of emptiness.

"Alright." "Orion, were you mad when I transferred schools without telling you?" Now that they had opened up to each other, Aveline finally dared to ask.

"I was a little mad at first. I had everything arranged for you, and you went behind my back and changed schools without a word. What upsetmost was that you kept it from me. Did you hatethat much, that you'd run away like this?" "I've never hated you. I just didn't want to start the school year with the label of 'fiancée.' In elementary school, no one cared. But in middle school, everyone understands. I didn't want people whispering aboutall the time." Orion patted her head. "I never considered your feelings before. But if you have concerns, you can tell me. Am I really that unreasonable?" "I know I was wrong. I was afraid you wouldn't agree. From now on, I'll tell you everything." Aveline finally felt a weight lift off her chest.

"That's better. Forget romantic feelings for a moment-I've been like an older brother to

you your whole life. When you transferred schools without telling me, do you know how much that hurt me?Orion had been deeply affected, but now, with their misunderstanding resolved, he felt relieved. "I'm sorry, Orion." "You don't need to apologize. No matter what you do, I'll never blyou. But my heart did hurt a lot before."

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! "Then... what should I do? Should I rub it better?" Aveline reached out to rub his chest. Orion took her hand and moved it aside. "It's late. Let's go home." "Okay." With the tension between them gone, the two returned to their usual dynamic. Orion opened the car door for her, and they drove off together.

"Tomorrow's the weekend. It's been so long since we've gone out together. Let's take a trip," Orion suggested.

"Sure! Middle school is so much more exhausting than elementary school," Aveline said. When she was with Orion, her usual cold demeanor melted away, revealing her most relaxed self.

Not far away, someone watched as Aveline got into Orion's car. Orion even opened the door for her. This ΟΠΤ late at night, where could they possibly be going together? Celestia's face darkened with jealousy. She had gone out of her way to report Aveline to the Dean, hoping to ruin the confession. But instead, this was the result. It wasn't Liora that Orion cared about-it was Aveline.

Even though people often said Celestia was the most beautiful girl in the school, Aveline's beauty far surpassed hers. Celestia clenched her teeth in anger. "That little witch. I won't forgive her!" No one could stop Celestia once she set her mind to something. She didn't know the full extent of Orion's background, but his Rolls-Royce and expensive clothes told her everything she needed to know.

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