The Love From Vengeance

176 NOT THAT BAD?

ARIEL’S DOV

I sat in my car, completely lost and devastated. My children were in danger, and I didn’t know what to

1. do.

Suddenly, my phone rang, and I answered without even looking at the caller ID

“Ariel, it’s me,” a familiar voice spoke on the other end.

“Mason, what do you want now?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.

“I can’t let you go through with this alone. I’ll help you save your children,” he said, surprising me

“What? Why would you do that? I thought you were the one behind all of this”

“I was, but I’ve had a change of heart. I can’t let innocent children suffer because of my revenge against your husband.”

“I don’t know if I can trust you,” I said, feeling conflicted.

“I understand, but you don’t have much time. We need to act fast. I’ll text you the location of where they are being held. Meet me there in an hour,” Mason said before hanging up.

I sat in my car, contemplating whether I should trust Mason or not. But I didn’t have any other

choice. I quickly drove to the location he had sent me, my heart racing with fear and hope.

As I arrived, I saw Mason standing outside a rundown building, his expression serious. I got out of my car and ran to him.

“Where are they?” I asked, not wasting any time.

two guards, but I’ve taken care of them. We need to hurry,” Mason said as we made our way inside.

screams and cries. I felt my heart break into pieces, and tears streamed down

tied up to chairs, their mouths covered with tape. I ran to them and quickly

cried, hugging me

I’m here now,” I said, tears still

I felt a

looking

Lukel said,

kids. I’m sorry for everything you’ve been

NOT THAT

genuinely remorseful.

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Mason. We forgive you,” Janice said, surprising

need to get out of here before anyone finds us,”

moment.

and the building, and we quickly made our way to my car. I hugged my children tightly, grateful for

you, Mason. Thank you for saving my children,” I

could help,” he said, giving me a small smile.

drove my children home, and we all sat in the living room, exhausted and emotional. I

did Uncle Mason take us?” Lukel asked,

everything to you, my love. But for now, let’s just be grateful that we’re all together and safe,” I said, kissing their foreheads.

and the rain. continued to fall heavily. The cold wind blew, and the thunder unfolded. I had been so worried that I started imagining

for my children. And after what I told Luke,

LUKE’S POV

thought the recent moments I spent with her were just… I didn’t even know the words to use. But

things that I did to her. Those memories kept haunting me, and I wished to have never carried out any of those actions. But the deeds had already been done, the history had already been made, and the past could not be changed. Only a wish

addressed me. “What’s going on? Why are you

fragile smile. I was also this innocent when I was young, like him. Too bad things changed, and I became

THAT BATH