The Love From Vengeance

292: FOLDED NOTE

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.

down our order, and after that, she discreetly passed a folded note

Luke.

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told us

his brows furrowing in confusion. “What’s that?”

“It seems someone in the restaurant wants to speak with me,” he explained, glancing around

the room.

surge of intrigue mingled with a hint of apprehension. “Who could it be?” I wondered aloud, my mind racing with possibilities.

his head, equally puzzled. “I’m not sure,” he admitted, with his gaze scanning the faces of the other diners. “But there’s only one

I asked him. My curiosity was really getting the best

meet the

you being for

Ariel. This might

even know who wrote

have to meet this person. I promise, I won’t take long.” Luke rose from his seat, the note clutched in his hand. “I’ll be right back,” he assured me, planting a quick kiss on my forehead before making his way through the

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

of frustration that bubbled within me. Why did he have to leave now, just when we were finally enjoying a

of seared scallops and two glasses of orange juice with practiced efficiency, but I couldn’t bring myself to thank her. Instead, as

halting her retreat. “Can I nok you

a polite smile. “Of course, what can I help

to my husband, who was it from? A man

of discomfort crossing her features. “It was from a woman,” she replied

to me? Did

like?”

waitress hesitated, glancing around the busy restaurant. “I’m sorry, but I can’t do

if you excuse me, I have other tables to attend

to speak with Luke? My mind raced with possibilities, but without more

be a romantic evening.

LUKE’S POV

way through the restaurant, scanning faces, I couldn’t shake the sense of mystery that enveloped the situation. Who could be reaching out to me in such a clandestine manner? My thoughts whirled

the last

the waitress approached me, her demeanor calm yet purposeful. “Follow me,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper, as if afraid of being overheard.