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,

Luke.

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told us calmly, and

his brows furrowing in confusion.

puzzled, before scanning the contents of the note. “It seems someone in the restaurant wants to speak

the room.

of apprehension. “Who could it be?”

his gaze scanning the faces of the other diners. “But there’s only one way to

I asked him. My curiosity was really

to and meet the person who wrote

you being for real right now?”

might be

don’t even know who wrote

in his hand. “I’ll be right back,” he assured me, planting

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

bubbled within me. Why did he have to leave now, just when we were finally enjoying a moment together? My mind wandered, replaying

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

halting her retreat. “Can

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

you gave to my husband, who was it from? A

of discomfort crossing her features.

you describe her to me? Did you see what

like?”

the busy restaurant. “I’m

excuse me, I have

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

to be a

LUKE’S POV

the situation. Who could be reaching out to me in such a clandestine

the last

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