The Love From Vengeance

184: MEMORIES

ARIEL’S POV

I continued to glare at Mason, and his smirk only intensified my anger. He walked closer to me with that smirk still on his face. If looks could kill, this heartless man would probably be dead right now. Luke was no different from him; the both of the

were cold–blooded scumbags.

“Ariel, Ariel, Ariel, I’m so glad to see that you’re still alive. You know, I thought you would be dead after realizing what happened.”

“Are you happy, Mason? You’ve gotten what you want, right? You set a building on fire and placed my kids in it. Now Lukel was killed by his own father, all because of you.

“Come on, Ariel. Don’t put the blame on me. I was only following our agreement. Your husband is the one who should be taking all the blame here.”

“You are a monster.”

“You can repeat it,” Mason snapped at his fingers. “I am a monster, and you know what a monster does? It wipes away all its foes. So believe me when I say the job isn’t over yet.”

“Lukel is already dead. What do you want to do now?”

“Remember what I told you. I said I was going to kill your children if you refused to carry out the plan. And you refused, so I’m about to keep to my words.”

“Wait, what are you trying to say?”

“I’m trying to say that I’m not going to be satisfied unless I send your daughter to the grave.”

“You W

want to kill Janice? Can you even hear yourself right now?”

Stabbing her continuously or strangling her which

won’t let you

see about that, Ariel. We’ll

his way back inside his car. He drove off. My

joy and warmth. But now, that laughter cannot be silenced. Sadness couldn’t take my place. I closed my eyes, trying to block out the

whispered to herself, my voice barely

first steps, her first words, the way she would cling

pain

[PLASHBACK)

was picture day at Laikel and Janice’s school. I could already envision the adorable photos that would adorn our photo album for years to come. With a smile on my face, I got out of bed and started

day. “Good morning, my little stars! It’s picture day today!” Lannounced it cheerfully. Lankel’s eyes widened with

of pancakes and orange juice, I helped Lakel and Janice get dressed in their picture–perfect outfits. Lukel chose his favorite superhero t–shirt paired with jeans, while Janice opted for a pretty pink dress with matching ribbons in

on one side and Janice’s

Janice stood in line,

with a confident grin, while Janice’s eyes sparkled with

treated Lukel and Janice to ice crearn as a reward for being such good sportsmen. We sat at a nearby bench, enjoying our sweet treats and talking about the fun we had that day. I listened to Luke’s tales of bravery and Janice’s dreams of becoming a princess, my heart swelling with love for my

and Janice held onto my hands tightly,

out a loud gasp: “Mommy, can we play all the games?” Lukel asked, tugging

see what we can do,

walked around the arcade, and I could see the kids‘

heart swell

with the racing paine?” Janice asked, printing at a bright

racing game.

the game 1 helped Janice sit on the seat and gave Lukel some coins to start

you steer, and Janice, you press the buttons, all right?”

immersed in the game, laughing and cheering as they raced their