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?”

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

what to say. Thank you. Thank you both

us, dear. We’re just happy

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

away. “I don’t know how I got so lucky to have you both in

smiled. “We feel the same way

”

I made my way to my car. 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

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avenging and finding Janice, I would leave this

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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

songs

if I let this hate stir me,

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

popped open the hood, but I couldn’t see anything obvious that could be causing the problem. I checked the engine oil and gas, but both seemed fine. I started to

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 the music take me

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

hair. I tried calling again, but there was still no signal.

my phone to the ground. Then, I glared at my car and forcefully kicked one of the tires. But then I held my feet as I felt the pain

fuming angrily and frustrated, I saw a 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

idiot, and scumbag, who I despised with every fiber of my being. And what the hell

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