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.

smirked at me with a raised brow.

out a deep sigh. “Fine, you win. You can go to his

high–fived Luke. They were acting like they had known each

carrying Janice in his arms. I just stood still, watching them.

turned around. “Ariel, aren’t you coming

mommy. Come, let’s spend some time together. It

promise.”

couldn’t help but smile, staring at Janice’s innocent

Luke gave me

“Okay then, let’s get going.”

left the spa. We got into Luke’s car, and

we are, the arcade,” he said, looking at the

you were taking us to your house,” I

around here. We can hang out before we go to my mansion. There’s plenty of

and burst out of the

FLASHBACK

morning, my darlings!” I greeted my children as they descended the

still groggy from their

a surprise outing today!” I exclaimed, trying

now?”

you’ll love it!” I replied, winking at them.

to the arcade. As soon as we entered, their eyes widened with wonder and amazement. The place was filled with bright lights, colorful game

his eyes darting from one game to another.

fun!” Janice chimed

and the three of us sat in the car, each taking a steering wheel. As the game started, we

lead, with Lukel and I close behind. In the end, it was 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 in my children’s eyes,

eyes pleading. “Of course, let’s go!” I replied, my heart

sat on the roller coaster, I could feel my children’s hands grip mine tightly. But as the ride started, all their fear vanished, and they screamed with delight, their hands raised in

END OF FLASHBACK

but Luke didn’t; he was making a

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