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.”

answer,” I vocalized inaudibly. “Just know that I hate you. I

I didn’t care anyway. He burst out of the

nurse, trying to maintain a composed demeanor. “Excuse me, could you please tell us where we

was confused that she

have to ask where he is; I know

quickly turned around to look at him. “Who’re you

in the hospital.” He walked away with an annoyed expression. But he wasn’t the

said, giving the nurse a fake smile before following

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when I say this, he was too fast. I couldn’t even

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

lead.

my normal pace. You’re the one who’s slow.” An arctic tone right there, no glances directed at me. His hands were in his

grandfather wanted

acting like he didn’t even hear what I said.

halted, so I had to do the same.

told me, and it sounded more like a command. I couldn’t believe this guy. It was

no seriousness, and the looks were quite mutual. I couldn’t help

and ploddingly stepped inside. Sir Reynold was lying on the hospital

still having that sorrowful 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.

warm hand. His eyes were closed, but he opened

spoke in a soft tone, his eyes partly

his gaze

upwards.

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softly as well, closing my eyes and letting out little tears. But

so glad you are here. You don’t know how I’ve missed you so much.”

in the room. He must probably be outside.

I wanted to speak with you about something. This