The Love From Vengeance

290: HOLDING ON

ARIEL’S POV

“You want to kill him, Ariel. I don’t,” Andre spoke to me softly. I’m going to stand by you, yes. But killing my brother isn’t something I can follow through with. He might have done a lot of terrible things, being absolutely cruel. But murdering him? I don’t think I’m up for that.”

I suspired. “I totally understand you. And I’m going to respect your decision. But you just have to know that I’m not going to change my decision for your sake. So, doing this, it’s either I lose my life or that heartless brother of yours die. Because I’m not going to spare him one bit,” I told Andre, and my tone was serious.

And as I finished speaking, there was a heavy silence between us, filled with the weight of his words and the gravity of the situation. I looked into his eyes, searching for any sign of hesitation or doubt, but all I found was a deep sadness tinged with resignation.

“I… I appreciate your honesty, Andre,” I finally managed to say, my voice barely above a whisper. I know this isn’t easy for you, and I won’t pretend to understand the bond you. share with your brother. But I can’t let what he’s done go unpunished. Not after what he did

to my son.”

Andre nodded slowly, his expression somber, “I know, Ariel. And I won’t try to stop you. If… if you feel like this is what you have to do, then… then do it. I won’t stand in your way.”

Tears welled up in my eyes as his words sank in. Despite everything, despite the pain and the anger, there was a strange comfort in knowing that Andre supported me, even if he couldn’t bring himself to join me in my quest for vengeance.

“Thank you, Andre,” I whispered, reaching out to touch his arm lightly. “I… I know this isn’t

And I’m sorry for putting you in this position.”

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He shook his head, a sad smile tugging at the corners of his lips. “Don’t apologize, Ariel. You have every right to feel the way you do. Just… just be careful, okay? I don’t want to see

you get hurt.”

“I will,” I promised, my voice barely audible over the sound of passing cars. “And… and thank you, Andre. For everything.”

With a heavy si

turned and walked towards his car, his footsteps echoing around the building. I watched him go, my heart heavy with guilt and grief. As he reached the car, I hurried

HOLDING ON

H

you… are you upset?” I asked softly as I caught up to him,

emotion.

I just need. some time to process everything. Take care of

swallowing back the lump in my throat. “You too, Andre. And… and

and drove away, leaving me alone with my thoughts and my pain. As I watched him disappear into the distance, I knew that I was on my own now, with nothing but my resolution and my grief

restaurant, the night air swirling around me, carrying the scent of anticipation and luxury. Dressed in a sleek black sparkling dress that hugged

of music drifting from the restaurant. A group of performers caught my eye, their colorful costumes swirling as they twirled and leaped in an impromptu circus act. Mesmerized, I watched as acrobats soared through the air with grace and precision, their movements

flicking deftly as they performed sleight of hand tricks that left the gathered crowd gasping in

a commotion drew my gaze towards a cluster of people painted in shimmering gold. They moved with fluid grace, their bodies gleaming in the soft glow of the streetlights. Entranced,

once more, searching for any sign of Luke. Where was he? He had promised he’d be here, yet there was no sign of

I spotted him. He emerged from his car, a sheepish smile on his face as he made his

DINGTON

I’m late,” he apologized, reaching out to take my hand in his. “I

wanted to be angry, to demand an explanation for his tardiness, but as I looked into his eyes, all I could see was sincerity. With a sigh, I squeezed his hand, letting go of the tension that had been coiling inside

“It’s

small smile. I’m

into the restaurant, leaving the hustle and bustle of the street behind us. And we stepped through the

inside me.

of things didn’t actually matter. My

this morning. Being with Luke was all that I could

could relish every moment of

I took our seats, settling down in the golden chairs, and he was

whole time, flaunting his