The Love From Vengeance

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ARIEL’S POV

“Yes, I can, Ariel. You do not have to worry about me. Let’s just get Andre to the hospital as soon as possible.” Luke carried Andre in his arms. “Is your car far from here?”

“Not that far,” I replied. “I’ll lead the way.”

I walked to Janice, holding her hand. I began to traipse forward. But after seconds, I turned around to check on Luke. He held Andre, walking towards me. He was going through a lot of pain; I could see that. Yet he decided to put up with it, acting like there was nothing wrong.

“Don’t feel sorry for me. I’m totally fine. We have to make it to your car as soon as possible. Andre was shot, and we can’t let him die. I’m pretty sure you don’t want that.”

I let out a deep sigh. “You’re right. Let’s go.

And as we continued walking towards my car, I felt really grateful for Luke’s strength and determination. He was carrying Andre, who was heavy, and yet he didn’t show any signs of struggle.

“Are you sure you’re okay, Luke?” I asked, concerned about him.

He smiled at me, “Yeah, I’m fine. Let’s just focus on getting Andre to the hospital.”

After a few more minutes of walking, we finally reached my car. Just when I was about to open the door, I heard Luke stumble behind me. I quickly turned around and saw him struggling to hold onto

Andre.

“Luke, are you okay?” I asked, rushing towards him.

He let go of Andre and leaned against the car for support. “I’m fine, just a bit tired. I’ll be okay once I

get some rest.”

I helped him to the passenger seat, and he leaned back, closing his eyes. I quickly got into the driver’s seat and started the car. I began to drive to the hospital, worrying about these two men in my car, who risked their lives trying to save mine. They both needed medical attention, and I couldn’t wish to lose any of them. I didn’t know, but I couldn’t be sure if I still wanted terrible shit happening to Luke.

When we arrived at the hospital, I parked the car and rushed to the passenger side to help Luke out. He insisted that he was okay and didn’t need any help, but I could see the pain and exhaustion on his

face.

“Come on,

let’s get you both inside,” I said, linking my arm with Luke’s for support.

and the nurses quickly came to our aid. They took Andre to a room for treatment, and I tried to convince Luke to get himself checked as well. But he stubbornly refused, saying that his wound on the shoulder wasn’t serious and

of, I helped Luke to a nearby bench and sat down next to

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at him, not knowing the word

and he glanced at

mine and gave it a reassuring squeeze. “Don’t blame yourself, Ariel. I’m just glad I could help. Plus, I’ve been shot before;

recalling the time when he was shot and I had to

while, the doctor came out of the

he, doctor? Hope he’s doing

at me. “There’s no need to worry, miss. He’s fine and stable now. He just needs

some rest.”

a sigh of relief. “Thank you so

doctor wanted to walk away,

the doctor. “I’m

who else would I be talking to? You’ll have to come with me so we can take care of that

your shoulder.”

not that

it can lead to severe blood loss, damage to vital structures, and potential infection, ultimately jeopardizing your beloved

looked at him for a moment, opening his mouth slightly.

out. He called several nurses to take Luke to

still thinking about what happened and what I witnessed. Luke saved my daughter;

now,

that woman lying to me when she said he took away the life of my

Janice uttered, and I turned to her. “You look really worried.” She treaded closer and

next to me.

nothing, Janice,” I responded softly, wrapping my hand around her shoulder. “I’m just concerned about

me a confused face. “That man is my father?”

out deeply. “Yes, Janice. Luke is your

time? Why didn’t you tell me about this,

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want to.

Was he a bad man?”

paused for a moment. Then I held her hand. “He saved

Janice nodded.