The Love From Vengeance

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ARIEL’S POV

“It’s just that what?” Luke asked, giving me a curious look. The both of us were still staring into each other’s eyes, and it wasn’t like was scared, or shy, or something.”

“I was hoping we could spend some time together tomorrow,” I brought out to him.

A flicker of understanding crossed Luke’s features as he smiled at me reassuringly. “Of course, we can. I’ll make sure to clear my schedule.”

Relief washed over me, and I returned his smile gratefully “Th

a sense of contentment settle within me. “I really appreciate it.”

you.” Now I was feeling

He leaned forward, his eyes locking with mine. “Ariel, spending time with you is never a chore. It’s something I always look forward to.”

I felt a flutter in my chest at his words, my heart swelling with affection for this man sitting across from me. “Likewise,” I murmured, reaching out to cup his cheek tenderly. “I cherish every moment we share together.”

“Oh, I know you do.” He pecked me on my cheek.

I couldn’t help but smile as Luke’s lips brushed against my cheek, leaving a warm sensation in their wake. His affectionate gesture never failed to make my heart skip a beat. I gazed into his eyes, filled with adoration, and I felt like the luckiest woman in the world.

Well, maybe.

Just as we were basking in the moment, a waitress approached our table with a friendly. smile. “Is there anything I can get for you two?” she asked, and her voice was polite and

attentive.

I glanced at Luke, knowing exactly what we needed. “We’ll have some seared scallops, please,” I replied, returning the waitress’s smile.

“Anything else?” She queried, transposing her eyeballs to the both of us.

“And some orange juice as well,” Luke answered, his voice was so smooth and easy. And it

was also sexy.

our order, and after that, she discreetly passed a

Luke.

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order,” she told us calmly, and then she

curiosity piqued, looking at Luke, watching him as he unfolded the note, his brows furrowing in confusion. “What’s that?” I asked, unable

the note. “It seems someone in the restaurant wants to speak with

the room.

hint of apprehension. “Who could it be?” I

his gaze scanning the faces

My curiosity was really getting the

to and meet the person who

being for

This might be something

You don’t even know who wrote

rose from his seat, the note clutched in his hand.

not seen before. And here he was, telling me that I was his top priority. This man can be annoying sometimes. After al, he was irritating in the past. And I thought coming to this

leave now, just when we were finally enjoying a moment together? My mind wandered, replaying our conversation and his sudden departure, stirring up a

seared scallops and two glasses of orange juice with practiced

retreat.

paused, turning back to face me with a polite smile. “Of course, what can I help

a moment before plunging ahead. “The note you gave to my husband, who

of discomfort crossing her features. “It was from

intensified. “Can you describe her to me? Did you see what

like?”

around the busy restaurant. “I’m sorry, but I can’t do that,”

apologetically. “Now, if you excuse me, I

this woman, and why did she want to speak with Luke? My mind raced with possibilities, but without more information, I was left to ponder in silence. And as I picked at my seared scallops, a sense of unease

a romantic evening.

LUKE’S POV

the situation. Who could be reaching out to me in such a clandestine manner? My thoughts whirled with possibilities,

the last

said, her voice barely above a whisper, as if afraid of being overheard. I obliged,