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.

basement. There are two guards, but I’ve taken care of them. We need

and cries. I felt my heart break into pieces,

I saw my children tied up to chairs,

hugging me

said, tears still streaming

I felt a sense of relief wash over me.

Mason,” Janice said, looking at him with grateful

Lukel said,

I’m sorry for everything

NOT THAT

genuinely remorseful.

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okay, Uncle Mason. We forgive you,” Janice said,

out of here before anyone finds us,” Mason said, snapping

moment.

basement and the building, and we quickly made our way

you for saving my children,” I said, looking at him with tears in

help,” he said, giving me a

sat in the living room, exhausted and emotional. I couldn’t believe we made it out

did Uncle Mason take us?” Lukel

But for now, let’s just be grateful that

looked around, still in my car, and the rain. continued to fall heavily. The cold wind blew, and the thunder unfolded. I had been so worried that I started imagining things. Mason is helping me? I knew that was too good to be true.

children. And after what I told Luke, I didn’t think we would be getting back together again. But to hell with that. My children were all I could worry about at the

LUKE’S POV

like a blade sinking in. I thought the recent moments I spent with her were just… I didn’t even know the words to use. But I thought we had finally sorted things out and that the feelings were true. But I guess it was all a lie.

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 to make things straight. The heart is brimming with regrets, and

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

I gave him a fragile smile. I was also this innocent when I was young, like

THAT BATH