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.

just a little wound; I don’t know why you’re

take care of

“You’re going now?”

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answer. I made my way to the door, and he called my name as I was about to open it. I paused,

Mason is

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

to take a seat on the cold metal

room.

into my eyes with her cute, innocent face. “Mommy, why are

to hold back my tears, but they kept flowing. I couldn’t hide it, hold it, thinking about my son and the

so painful.

to compose myself. “Janice, mommy

don’t be a sad mommy.”

didn’t deserve any of this. She had already lost her brother, and now she was seeing her mother in tears. I wiped away my tears and pulled her into a

trying to be

happen?

not. It’s just that I miss your brother so much. He’s no longer here with us. He’s in heaven.”

know that, mommy. And

miss him too, baby.

will be smiling at you

glanced at her. “You really think

“I know so.”

about to find this person

tell you who did it. I don’t want you to be sad

anymore.

”

have such a wonderful angel

told me. “Hold on, did you just say

killed

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Mason. He’s the one

know that? Who told

So, Mommy, are you going to make him pay?”

minute, okay?” I told her, and she nodded. I stood up,

call.

LUKE’S POV

staring at the 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 for whatever was going to take place. And I hoped Ariel would finally let us get back together.

girl, Janice, with an innocent face, lovely eyes, and a wonderful voice. She walked closer to me, her steps hesitant and