The Love From Vengeance

236: THE FEELING

ARIEL’S POV

i turned to Janice who was looking at the both of us, a surprised look etched on my face. I didn’t even know what to say right now. Did I just hear Janice right, or were my ears deceiving me?

Luke looked at Janice as well. “What did you just say, pretty one?”

“I said, I want the two of you back together. And I want to spend time with you, daddy. I want to play and have fun with you always.”

Luke glanced back at me with a smirk on his face. “I think you heard the little girl loud and clear.”

I gave him a blank expression before turning back to Janice. “Janice, my dear, you…”

“You want that, right?” Luke quizzed Janice, cutting me off.

She nodded. “Yes, of course. Daddy, I want to spend time with you. I want to play and have fun with you always. You saved me from that bad man; you are my hero, and I know for a fact that you will be my best friend.

Luke smirked at me once again. “I think you should listen to the little kid.” He fixed his eyes on Janice. “Of course, pretty one. We are going to be good friends.”

“Yes, Daddy! I know that every moment I will spend with you will be filled with joy, laughter, and love. Your presence right now brings a sense of comfort and security that I cannot find anywhere else.”

“Aww, that’s so sweet of you.” Luke smiled, nodding. “Come here, little one.” He stretched his arms wide for her.

She ran to him and hugged him. “Daddy, please, don’t leave me. Whether we’ll be playing catch in the backyard or watching a movie together, every moment that I’m going to spend with you will be precious and irreplaceable. I’ll cherish our time together, and I’m looking forward to making memories with you. I have a feeling that you will be the best dad a child could ask for.”

“I believe you’ll also be the best daughter ever.”

“I am grateful to have you in my life, Daddy, and I can’t wait to spend time with you.”

I was just watching them, and this moment was really nice. Father and daughter’s love. I didn’t even know what to say or what to do right now. But I

think I would be telling Luke yes any time

of Lake and walked to me “Why aren’t we even living

I muttered and hit my head. I took a deep breath after that, crossed my arms, staring at

live together,

cold glimpse. Turning back to Janice, I hunkered down and held both of her shoulders, “Look, Janice.

bounds, and I have always been willing to do anything you ask of

continued, “I believe in our relationship, and I trust that you will understand my decision. Please know that my love for you remains unwavering, but in this instance, I must follow my own path. I hope

what’s wrong with my suggestion, mommy? Can’t we

a family, but I don’t think the time is right.”

when will the time

the

to be with us. I just got to know him, and

we are not living

Luke chimed in.

away.

now. I can’t keep on arguing.” I stood up and held her

of mine. “No, Mommy! I don’t want to go home! I want to spend time with Daddy.”

stubborn now,

I just want

worry, dear; I’ll always be here for you.”

you happy now?” I questioned

be happy when you’re not by my side.” He let go

I told him.

moment, and then he seized my waist,

“Why what?”

to fool yourself? Why do you pretend not to love me when it’s evident in your eyes? It’s clear that you have strong feelings for me, yet you refuse to acknowledge them. Is it because you are afraid of being hurt or vulnerable? Or is

“Luke…”