The Love From Vengeance

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ARIEL’S POV

The moment I parked my car, my heart pounded in my chest after sighting Elizabeth standing at the gate of the mansion; the house which belonged to Luke and I.

It was quite strange, or were my eyes lying to me? I didn’t really think so. Elizabeth was standing right there, discussing with Marcus, I think. And I knew I needed to put an end to that conversation as soon as possible, before anything could get out of hand.

I quickly rushed in her direction, and my eyes widened the moment I realized Luke was the one she was talking to. I hoped their discussion had not gotten too

far.

“Ariel!” Elizabeth exclaimed, hugging me tightly. I glanced at Luke, and he was just staring at the both of us. Kind of curious, I’d say. But it didn’t really matter- obviously what was going on in his mind.

“Oh sweetheart, I miss you so so much.” Her hug became more tight.

“Yeah, I miss you too,” I told her, and she broke the embrace. “So, how did you find me?”

“It was quite easy. Who doesn’t know Luke Reynold?” Elizabeth’s smile widened.

I glanced at Luke, who had his eyebrows raised. “Wow, and I here I was thinking this place was kind of…. hidden.”

Elizabeth burst out laughing. “Oh come on now. You thought wrong. But I’m disappointed in myself, for not recognizing you.”

“Yeah, it’s good. I think I should be going now,” Luke told her, turning around.

“Sure, no problem.” Elizabeth smiled at him, and then he walked away.

I held Elizabeth’s hand, and walked to my car, dragging her along.

“What are you doing here?” I aksed her in a whisper.

“What do you mean by that? I came to see you,” she answered.

“I know, but that’s not a good idea.”

“Why not?” Elizabeth heaved an eyebrow.

“Well, it’s kind of a long story,” I replied, crossing my arms. “So, can I please know why you’ve come here?”

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“It’s because of Lukel.”

“Lukel?”

been seriously sick the past few

there was no way she could be lying. Lukel was a strong little boy, healthy, and he was kind

inform me about this earlier?” I quizzed.

why the signal had

Lukel now?” I aksed, gradually falling into the

news that they’re in pain, or something relating to that. I just didn’t want to see anything terrible happening to

along with Andre,” Elizabeth gave me an answer to

back?” My eyes widened. I couldn’t believe my ears. I actually

this time, we all

me that the whole family is in New Haven right now?” I queried,

are.” Elizabeth smiled, making a silly face. I could see she was still

I’ll just have to join you

you crazy?” Elizabeth slapped my hand. “Do you want

pay

a moment. “And you think your husband’s going

on. He’s not a

living with Andre for years, before you got back with him? Nah, I don’t think he’s

eyes, letting out a deep sigh. “Why are you being so worried now?”

don’t want me or my family to

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married couple,”

myself, before chuckling. “Yeah, right.”

that for?” Elizabeth queried.

“What exactly?”

both of her brows at me. “What’s the problem? Are you and Luke living the married life

LUKE’S POV

living room. If my aunt did come to this house, she was supposed to be right here. Unless she was starting to feel herself again. Don’t tell me she took her grungy feet

searched other rooms until I finally saw her. But I tell you brother,

on, and she was spreading her

door, before turning my face away.

her, I knew she had ceased the nonsense

out.

hell, Aunt Mariam!” I yelled, turning to face her with a

she snapped back, trying to

you?!” I shouted, feeling my blood boil. “You can’t just come into my house and do…that!”

she retorted, her cheeks

“Your house?”

idiot! I’m older than you. Don’t forget that!”

whatever you want?!” I shot back, my voice rising. “I can’t believe you would

you’ve never done it before,” she scoffed, trying to deflect the blame onto