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 if you want to take out those people responsible for hurting.

to say. Thank you. Thank you both so

dear. We’re just happy we can be there

in the hug. “You might not be our

how I got so lucky to have you both in my life.”

smiled. “We feel the same way about

”

and Bernard, I drove away. We would meet in New Haven since they had some important stuff to take care of. So, of

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finding Janice,

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highway towards New Haven, still thinking of how this chapter would be and how I had planned 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

songs

would actually keep me alive. Yeah, because if I let this hate stir me, I

singing lowly to the songs playing, and suddenly, my car started making strange noises, and 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 time this had

obvious that 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, and I was stuck in the middle of the road with no one around

sat there for a few minutes, trying to come up with a plan. Suddenly, a song came on that I hadn’t heard in years brought back memories of my childhood when my dad used to play it on road trips. I smiled and closed my eyes, letting

stranded on the side of the road. I took out my phone to call for roadside assistance, but there was no signal. I was completely alone

through my hair. I tried calling

forcefully kicked one of the tires. But then I held my

car 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

who I despised with every fiber of my being. And what the hell was

spat at him as he got out of