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

Luke.

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with the order,” she told

looking at Luke, watching him as he unfolded the note, his brows furrowing

the note. “It seems someone in the restaurant

the room.

of apprehension. “Who could it be?”

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

My curiosity was really

have to go to and meet the

being for

This might be something

You don’t even know

why I 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

This man can be annoying sometimes. After al, he was irritating in the past. And I

the feeling of frustration that bubbled within me. Why did he have to leave now, just when we were finally enjoying a moment together? My mind wandered, replaying our conversation and his sudden departure, stirring up a mix

my thoughts, I 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 couldn’t bring myself to thank her.

out, halting her retreat. “Can I nok

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

for a moment before plunging ahead. “The note you gave to my husband, who was it from? A man or a woman?”

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

curiosity only intensified. “Can you describe her to me?

like?”

restaurant. “I’m sorry, but

said apologetically. “Now, if you excuse me, I have other tables to attend

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 be a romantic

LUKE’S POV

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

the last

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