The Love From Vengeance

205: CONFRONTATION

ARIEL’S POV

I was finally going back to face my old life. Well, it has only been a year, but still, that was the past. It was now time to continue the chapter that had almost ended a year ago. This time, I was going to end it. But I’d also miss this calm, wonderful, and peaceful location.

As I packed my clothes, memories of my time here flooded my mind. The late–night conversations with Laura, the delicious meals cooked by her husband Bernardo, and the endless laughter we shared. They had become like family to me, and I was eternally grateful for all they had done for me.

After folding my dress, Laura walked into my room with a smile on her face. “Do you need any help, dear?”

I shook my head. “No, thank you. I’ve got it all under control.‘

Bernardo followed behind her. “We just wanted to make sure you’re not forgetting anything important.”

I chuckled. “I think I’ve got everything, but thank you for reminding me.”

They both stood by my side, watching me pack.

Laura cleared her throat, breaking the silence. “Ariel, we wanted to talk to you about something.”

I turned to face them and asked, “What is it?”

Bernardo spoke up: “We’ve been talking and decided to give you a remarkable spot in the business. That’s if you want.‘

My heart skipped a beat. “What? Are you serious?”

“You’ve done a lot for us. So we thought we could just put this wonderful smile on your face. Plus, you’ll need some good money

Thank you. Thank you both so much.”

thank us, dear. We’re just happy we can be there for you.”

in the hug. “You might not be our blood. But we’ll always be there for you,

overwhelmed with emotion, I pulled away. “I don’t know how I got so lucky to have you both

feel the same way about you.

”

After a delightful conversation with Laura and Bernard, I drove away. We would meet in New Haven since they had some important stuff to take care of. So, of course, it was me going back to the crap out there. But I wasn’t going to waste any time. Once

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done avenging and finding Janice,

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it to be. Was everything going to be just the way I pictured it in my head? Nah, I didn’t really think so. The sun was shining, the music was blasting through my car speakers, and I couldn’t

songs

because if I let this hate stir me, I

I felt a jolt as it came to a sudden stop. I couldn’t help but make a confused face as I tried to figure out what was wrong. I took a deep breath and tried to stay calm. Maybe it was just a minor issue that I could fix myself. This wasn’t the first

could be causing the problem. I checked the engine oil and gas, but both seemed fine. I started to feel frustrated and worried. I had no idea what to do,

come up with a plan. Suddenly, a song came on that I hadn’t heard in years brought back memories

hit me again as I realized I was still stranded on the side of the road. I took out my phone to call for roadside

hair. I tried calling again, but

car and forcefully kicked one of the tires. But then I

driving towards me from afar. I waved my hands, hoping they would stop and help me. To my surprise, the car stopped and started driving in my direction.

as the car got closer, my heart sank. It was Mason, the fool, idiot, and scumbag, who I despised with every fiber of my being. And what the hell was he doing here

you doing here?” I spat at him as he got out