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ARIEL’S POV

“You killed him?” I blurted out to Luke. And the pain in my belly increased. I held that part immediately, closing my eyes.

“Okay, take it easy.” Luke wanted to hold me, but I hit his hands, telling him not to touch me.

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“You need to chill, alright? I didn’t kill Blake, or whatever his name is. I just handed him to the cops.”

“Then why did you say you sent him back to where he belongs?”

“I was only trying to see your reaction,” Luke said, getting to his feet. He started walking to the door. ” I’ll see you at the wedding tomorrow.”

“You’re still doing that?” I asked.

Luke halted and turned around. “Yeah.” He left the room after that.

I sighed, shaking my head, and then I lay on the bed. I have to say, today was actually a wonderful day. What even happened to Foster, by the way?

LUKE’S POV

As I burst inside my car, so many thoughts raced through my mind. There were a lot of things going on in this head of mine, and my grandpa’s face was still lingering in my memory.

And then there was Ariel. That lady almost lost her life today, and I didn’t even know why in the

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world I was worried. Of course, I hid all these from everyone. The feelings I had for this woman were definitely not hate, and they obviously weren’t love either. I could see she really had me tangled.

My phone began to ring, breaking me from my thoughts, and I answered the call that very moment.

“Sir, it’s Fiona. Please come home.” That was one of my maids talking on the phone.

“Why? What’s the problem?” I asked in curiosity.

“It’s..,”

aunt, you nitwit!”

I uttered slowly. That’s her voice. She was the one who

Fiona.

And you better come home immediately!” This

boss of

I may

questions. Just come here!”

busy right now.” I lied. There was no way

slave.

whatever

woman have to come into my life

good terms. She was an arrogant carking lady who thought so highly of

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but after the death of

wreak havoc in my life. This wicked creature brought nothing but trouble. I couldn’t tolerate her presence for even a moment. Her actions and behavior caused immense distress

find peace. The venomous sting of her presence always poisoned the atmosphere, leaving me in a state of constant unease. Her return only amplifies the difficulties I face, and currently, I’m left with

ARIEL’S POV

down on the bed, my eyes closed, as I was thinking about what happened in the forest today. You know what kept revolving around in my

sudden, and it was like he cared for me. The way he screamed my name said it all. His voice trembled with fear and concern, filled with raw emotion. I never wanted to actually believe it, because I

stepped in. He had a bunch of flowers in his hands, and he also had some shades on, but he

the hell did he know

moving

Gosh, I was scared for a minute.”

with the pretense,”

you hate me that much that you’re going to start saying I’m pulling off a

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start this decision about

almost died.”

huge smile. “And you should be glad about

I’m glad, and thanks for coming. You can leave now.” I threw

“Now tell me about your wedding with Luke. Is it still going to take

told you already. I’m not in the mood for this conversation. Can’t you see how I’m badly wounded? “I tried to let him

to restrain

wouldn’t

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