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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,

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

Fiona.

you better come home immediately!” This lady snapped, talking like she was

boss of me.

I may

me questions. Just come here!” She continued with

I lied. There was no way she was going to start treating me like

slave.

of my business! Leave whatever

Why did that woman have to

good terms. She was an arrogant carking lady who thought

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by all. She used to live with me, but after the death of my parents, she went

havoc in my life. This wicked creature brought nothing but trouble. I couldn’t tolerate her presence for even

leaving me in a state of constant unease. Her return only amplifies the difficulties I face, and currently, I’m left with a

ARIEL’S POV

the forest today. You

The way he screamed my name said it all. His voice trembled with fear and concern, filled with raw emotion. I never wanted to

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

did he know

you.” Mason smiled, moving closer. “When I

were dead. Gosh, I was scared

enough with the pretense,” I told

that you’re going to start

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this decision about Luke. As you can

I almost

said with a huge smile. “And you should be

You can leave now.” I

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

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

your wound’s not going to restrain

still wouldn’t listen. Bullshit.

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