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.

and after that, she discreetly

Luke.

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be back with the order,” she told us calmly, and then she walked away.

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

his expression puzzled, before scanning the contents of the note. “It seems someone

the room.

of intrigue mingled with a hint of apprehension. “Who could

with his gaze scanning the faces of the other diners. “But there’s

My curiosity was really getting the

meet the person who wrote this.”

being for real right

might be

know who

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

was just great. Now he had to leave me all because of someone he had 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 restaurant to spend some time with him might actually make me feel better after everything today, but that wasn’t

now, just when we were finally enjoying a moment

barely noticed when the waitress returned with our order. She set down two plates of seared scallops and two glasses of orange juice with practiced efficiency, but I

out, halting her retreat.

polite smile. “Of

gave to my husband, who was it from? A man or a

flicker of discomfort crossing her features. “It was from a

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

like?”

glancing around the busy restaurant. “I’m

said apologetically. “Now, if you excuse me,

watched her walk away, leaving me with more questions than answers. Who was 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 settled over me, overshadowing what was

a

LUKE’S POV

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

her demeanor calm yet purposeful. “Follow me,” she said, her voice barely