The Love From Vengeance

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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!”

uttered slowly. That’s her voice. She

Fiona.

it’s me, Luke. And you better come home

boss of me.

I may

ask me questions. Just come here!” She continued with her bossy

There was no way she was going to start treating me like

slave.

whatever

have to

was an arrogant carking lady who thought so highly

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but after the death of my parents, she went to only God

nothing but trouble. I couldn’t tolerate her presence for even a moment. Her actions and behavior caused immense distress and

her was a constant struggle, and it seemed impossible to 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 a sense of despair

ARIEL’S POV

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

a 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 wasn’t going to take my mind

a bunch of flowers in his hands, and he also had some shades on, but he took them

did he know I

so nice to see you.” Mason smiled, moving closer. “When I heard you were

dead. Gosh, I was scared for a minute.”

with the pretense,” I told him.

to start saying I’m pulling off a drama when I’m actually being concerned

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this decision about Luke.

almost died.”

alive,” he said with a huge smile. “And you should be glad

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

like that.” His unctuous smile covered his face. “Now tell me about

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

can see that. But your wound’s not going to restrain you from talking.

wouldn’t listen.