The Love From Vengeance

228: A LOT TO HANDLE

ARIEL’S POV

“Did you kill Lukel?” I asked Luke.

He let out a deep sigh. “Well, I think I’ve told you this a billion times. I’m not the one who killed your son. You never listened to me, and even when you did, you never believed me.”

I crossed my arms, sniffling and looking away. “Well, I still don’t know if I should believe you.”

“Tell me something, Ariel.”

I looked at him. “What is that?”

“Who is this person that filled your mind with such a lie?

I sighed. “I don’t know her, but I thought… Nevermind. It’s all my fault.”

“So, you now have a change of mind?”

I looked at him immediately. “Something like that.”

“Do you believe me now?” He asked, looking into my eyes.

I averted my gaze. “Look, I’m sorry for being rude to you; I’m just sorry for everything, the

accusations and all that.”

“No, Ariel. I’m the one who should be apologizing. I’ve done a lot of terrible things to you, and I totally understand your point here.”

“We did have some great moments, Luke. And to be honest, I really liked them.”

“We can make more then.”

“Uhmm, excuse me?”

“I love you, Ariel. I’ve really missed you. You have been a great person, honestly. All these years, I didn’t realize that. But now, I finally know who you are. You are the one for me.”

“Okay, Luke. You need to get some rest.” I stood up and started walking to the door.

“You’re leaving now? Seriously, Ariel? You’re just going to end our conversation like that?”

“The doctor made it clear to us that you shouldn’t stress yourself. This discussion might affect you in

some way.

a little wound; I don’t know

take care of

“You’re going now?”

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way to the door, and he called my name as I was about to open it. I paused, not glancing back

is the one who killed

I shed tears after I had slowly closed my eyes. I didn’t give

that moment, I burst into tears and went to take a seat on the cold metal bench outside the

room.

to me and looked into my eyes with her cute, innocent face. “Mommy, why are

kept flowing. I couldn’t hide it, hold it, thinking about my son and the

so painful.

to compose

be a sad

didn’t deserve any of this. She had already lost her brother, and now she

a lot to handle, sweetheart. Mommy is just trying to be strong,” I said, trying to

why? Did anything terrible happen? Is Uncle Andre dead?”

just that I miss your brother so much. He’s no

that, mommy. And I

miss him too, baby. I miss

you right now in Heaven.

“You really think so?”

“I know so.”

I’m about

mommy, I’ll tell you who did it. I don’t want

anymore.

”

such a wonderful angel

just told me. “Hold

who killed

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the one who also

did you know that? Who told

are you going to make him

minute, okay?” I told her, and she

call.

LUKE’S POV

white ceiling, thinking about my recent conversation with Ariel. I didn’t even know what was going on now. What was going to happen after I got out of there? I could just brace myself

and in walked a little girl, Janice, with an innocent face, lovely eyes, and a wonderful voice.