242: TIMES LIKE THIS

ARIEL’S POV

“So great, Janice. We’re seriously doing this.” I crossed my arms, looking at Janice. She was firm with this whole Luke stuff, and it was really crazy.

“I don’t see why you keep on saying no, Ariel. Janice coming to my house is not actually a bad idea,” Luke vocalized.

“I didn’t say it was a bad idea.”

“Oh really?” He raised an eyebrow.

“Yes,” I replied.

“Then tell me why you don’t want my daughter coming to our house.”

“Our daughter.”

“Still the same thing.”

“Nah, I remember you using that shit against me a couple of times.”

“Well, it’s terrible when you say it.”

“Oh, please, shut up.” I rolled my eyes.

Luke carried Janice in his arms. “Oh, my beloved. It’s time for Daddy to take you home.”

“Hold on, you’re seriously taking her to your house?”

“Yeah, that’s what she wants. Who am I to say no?”

“Janice. You would want many toys, books, and other things.”

“I just want to spend time with my dad,” Janice told me.

glanced at Luke, and he smirked at me with a raised brow.

“Fine, you win. You

They were acting like they had known each

steps forward and carrying Janice in his arms. I just stood still, watching

around. “Ariel,

Come, let’s spend some time together. It will be awesome,

promise.”

help but smile, staring at Janice’s innocent

Luke gave me a

out. “Okay then, let’s get going.”

three of us left the spa. We got into Luke’s car, and he

we are, the arcade,” he said, looking

thought you were taking us to your house,” I

of us to have fun around here. We can hang out before we go to my mansion.

out of the car. I laughed, remembering when I would take Lukel and Janice out to

FLASHBACK

I greeted my children as they descended the stairs, still rubbing the

still

outing today!” I exclaimed, trying to

know now?” Janice asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

a surprise. Just trust me, you’ll love it!” I replied, winking

As soon as we entered, their eyes widened with wonder and amazement. The place was filled with bright lights, colorful game machines, and the sound of cheerful

this place is amazing!” Lukel exclaimed, his eyes darting from one game to

Let’s go and have some fun!” Janice chimed in, tugging at my

smiled at their excitement and led them to the first game. It was a racing game, and the three of us sat in the car, each taking a steering wheel. As the game started, we raced against each other, laughing and cheering as

end, it was a tie, and we high–fived

to a shooting game, and I was surprised to see how good my kids were at aiming and shooting. We played several more games, each one more exciting than the previous one. I could see the joy and happiness

asked, his eyes pleading. “Of course, let’s go!” I

feel my children’s hands grip mine tightly. But as the ride started, all their fear vanished, and they screamed with

END OF FLASHBACK

I left the car, but Luke didn’t; he was making a phone call. I stood,

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