The Love From Vengeance

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ARIEL’S POV

When Luke and I arrived at the hospital, we didn’t utter a single word to each other while we were on the road. And look at me, thinking of a way to convince him to marry me. This was going to be a tough one.

As I wanted to burst out of the car, Luke seized my hands. I turned to him right away. I wanted to yell at him, but for some reason, I didn’t. His manly hand was simply nice on mine, along with his flawless grip. I didn’t want this, but I couldn’t tell him to let go of me.

“Can I ask you a question?” Luke came out with a calm face. I couldn’t help but admire his looks; he was so cute with this innocent cast of his. But drawing my mind back to the dark looks and hateful words he threw at me only caused me to terminate this admiration that was going on at the moment.

I needed to kill the pride in me and cease the anger for the moment if I wanted this plan to work. As much as I hated Mason and his silly ideas, I also kind of liked the fact that we both wanted one thing: revenge.

I wanted revenge for all the things Luke had done to me when we were still married. And as for Mason, I had no idea what Luke did to him; he kept on refusing to tell me for some reason, and I couldn’t even imagine what it was.

“Hey, what are you thinking?” He snapped his fingers at my face, taking me away from my deep thoughts.

“Oh sorry.” I shook my head. “What were you saying?”

“I wanted to ask you a question.”

“Okay then, go ahead, sir.”

“On a scale of one to ten, how much do you hate me?”

“Hmm, let’s see, I uttered, gently rubbing my chin. “Why are you asking me this?”

“My grandfather told me something yesterday, and the words keep on revolving in my head.”

“What’s that?”

“It’s none of your business.” His tone was kind of anti–septic.

“Okay, keep your thoughts to yourself then. It wasn’t like I was that curious anyway.” I shrugged.

“You haven’t given me an answer to my question.”

don’t need an answer,” I vocalized inaudibly. “Just know that I hate you.

I didn’t care anyway. He burst out of the car, making a serious face. I

our way to the reception desk. I approached the nurse, trying to maintain a composed demeanor.

me a confused expression. And I too was confused that she gave me a confused face. Like, wasn’t this the hospital where his grandfather was

is; I know the room goofball,”

turned around to look at him. “Who’re

for childish things. We can’t spend our entire day in the hospital.” He walked away with

nurse a fake smile before

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behind Luke, and believe me when I say this, he was too fast. I couldn’t even catch up with him. It was as if we

slow down? You’re walking too fast!” I bawled

lead.

I’m at my normal pace. You’re the one who’s slow.” An arctic tone right there, no glances directed at

your grandfather wanted to

didn’t even

some time, Luke halted, so I had to do the same. He glanced

a command. I couldn’t believe this guy. It was as if

other; the look of anger right within us showed no seriousness, and the looks

ploddingly stepped inside. Sir Reynold was lying on the hospital bed. He looked so enervated, which made me feel kind of sorry

feeling for him. At the time, I was still married to Luke; he was the only one in the Reynolds who seemed to care for me. The rest were all mean and heartless

I held his warm hand. His eyes were closed, but he opened them

in a soft tone, his eyes partly tone, his eyes

his gaze was

upwards.

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eyes and letting out little tears.

missed you so much.” His words prompted me to laugh. “Where is

immediately, but Luke wasn’t in the room. He must probably be

sigh. “Ariel, I wanted to speak with you about something.