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.

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

Luke.

292 FOLDED NOTE

told us

as he unfolded the note, his brows furrowing in confusion. “What’s

seems someone in the restaurant wants to speak with me,”

the room.

apprehension. “Who could it be?” I wondered aloud, my mind racing with

head, equally puzzled. “I’m not sure,” he admitted, with his gaze scanning the

is that?” I asked him. My

to go to and meet

being for real right now?”

Ariel. This might be

You don’t even know who wrote that.

I won’t take long.” Luke rose from his seat, the note clutched in his hand. “I’ll be

top priority. This man can be annoying sometimes. After al, he was irritating in

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

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. Instead, as she turned to

her retreat. “Can I nok you

turning back to face me with a polite

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

flicker of discomfort crossing her features. “It

intensified. “Can you describe her to

like?”

the busy restaurant. “I’m sorry, but

apologetically. “Now, if you excuse me, I have other

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

be a

LUKE’S POV

that enveloped the situation. Who could be reaching out to me in such a clandestine manner? My thoughts whirled with possibilities, each one more intriguing

the last

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