The Love From Vengeance

122 WHEN WE COLLIDE

RIEL’S POV

While I was still holding them, Lukel and Janice both turned around to see Luke standing next to me.

“Mommy?” Luke looked confused at the two little children. He slowly turned his eyes back on me. “Did they just call you mommy?”

“Yes, we did. Because she’s our mother,” Janice responded.

And why are you asking us that question? Who are you?” Lukel threw these questions at him.

Luke took his gaze off Lukel and gave me his attention back. “Ariel, are these truly your children?” He asked, fixing his eyes on no one else but me.

I refused to respond, taking my eyes downward, but then he had to harden his voice. I’m talking to you, Ariel. Are these two your children?”

Lukel tapped my arm, looking up at me. “Why aren’t you saying anything, mommy? Tell him we’re your kids.”

“I don’t know why my mother’s speechless, but just so you know, sir, we are her children. She’s the one who gave birth to us,” Janice spoke, crossing her arms.

I leisurely fixed my eyes on Luke, realizing how he was staring at me, not averting his gaze. I sighed, finally getting the confidence to tell him. Why was I even scared anyway?

“Yes, Luke,” I said beneath my breath. “These are my children.”

“Wow.” Luke laughed a little—a painful one, though. His expression was not surprised, but I could tell that he was extremely shocked. In fact, it could be quite obvious that the feigned cast was not lying to anyone. “I see. And who’s the father?”

I kept silent because there was no way I was going to tell him who the father was.

“I asked you a question, Ariel. Who’s the father?!”

“Don’t you dare yell at my mommy like that!” Luke reproached Luke. Luke glared at him immediately..

the both of you should go inside. I’ll join you both in a minute,” I

too long,” Lukel

hands on his cheeks. “Now the both of you, go inside, okay? Andre must be waiting for

to the mansion, leaving Luke and me. “Andre?” Luke chuckled while

gave him an expression that made

the father. I mean, he’s the one who took care of you these past few

dare talk nonsense!”

to me. I’ve always known you had this bond, this chemistry. And

him immediately. He had his face in another direction for seconds before he finally

He glared at me, still

I’ll keep on doing that if you

the fact that you had that man spreading your

dark look. He glared back at me, and I stormed off, not wanting to take another

them or even get closer to them. I knew

stood, still fixing my eyes on the people dancing and having a good time. These feelings of sadness had washed over me, really messed up, and could be somehow dreadful. Maybe–oh gosh, I don’t know. But one

close to them. Hell no, I wasn’t going to let that happen.

took a sip of my wine, which had been handed to me by Lisa the moment I *stepped foot in

at

me, offering

wanting to get too drunk and lose control. Even though I had a lot

wondered why. Well, I still refused, turning my face

and concern was evident

forced a smile and shook my head. “Nothing; I’m

me a knowing look, but he didn’t press further. He knew better than to pry into my

make you feel better?” he offered. Is there anything any of us can do to make you

head again. “No, really,

the subject. I finished my drink. I didn’t see my kids around, so I excused myself, wanting to check if they were probably in