The Love From Vengeance

Chapter 376

376: BURDENED HEARTS

ARIEL’S POV

“Enough!” I interjected firmly, stepping between Luke and Tessa. “We’re not getting anywhere by arguing like this.“We need to find a way to settle everything calmly and rationally.”

Tessa nodded in agreement; her expression was still heated with anger. “She’s right. This isn’t helping

anyone.”

But Luke just scoffed, his eyes blazing with frustration. “I’m not interested in playing nice around here. This whole situation is a mess, and it’s up to you to put an end to it.”

I shook my head. “I’m trying, Luke. But we need to work together on this. Fighting amongst ourselves won’t solve anything.”

He crossed his arms over his chest, his jaw clenched in frustration. “Well, you better figure something out fast. I’m not sticking around to watch this circus any longer.”

Before I could respond, he turned on his heel and stormed away, leaving Tessa and me standing in

stunned silence.

Tessa sighed heavily, running a hand through her hair. “Well, that went well.”

I let out a frustrated groan. “I don’t know what to do, Tessa. Everything’s falling apart, and I can’t seem to

fix it.”

Tessa placed a comforting hand on my shoulder, offering me a reassuring smile. “We’ll figure it out, Ariel. Together.”

I nodded, drawing strength from her words. “You’re right, Tessa. We’ll find a way to get through this. Together.”

“So, what are you going to do? Are you going to get married to Luke?”

“What do you think I should do?”

the one who

advice from a friend wouldn’t actually be

going to handle this situation. It

arrived home to find my parents sitting in the living room, their faces drawn with worry. As I approached, the atmosphere seemed heavy with strain, and I knew that whatever I was about to say would only

I gathered my courage and spoke up. “Mom, Dad,

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looked up at me, concern etched in their expressions. “What is it, Arlel? What’s wrong?”

made a decision,” I began, my voice

moment, there was nothing but stunned silence in the room. “Ariel,

I just wonder how these people think things through. Everything right now is just so annoying. But

you wanted, right? To save the business.”

out and took my hand, her eyes searching mine for any sign of doubt. “But, sweetheart, are

was still surprised by their questions. What if I said no? What were they going to do? Were they going to put an

want to be the bad person around here. So if marrying Luke would make these people happy and bring their business back to stability, then

do whatever it takes to make the

clearly still processing

you’re fine with this?” My dad looked

nodded. “Yes, Dad. I’m sure. That’s what you

Ariel,” he replied silently, closing both of his

it’s settled. I’ll get married to

turned and walked away, leaving my parents behind in a state

feeling of unease that lingered in the air. But despite the doubts swirling in

the consequences.

LUKE’S POV

and Ariel’s image dominated my thoughts. Even though there was turmoil surrounding her,

eye. Her sincerity in wanting to help her family hinted at a deeper motivation, one that left me questioning the assumptions I had

to change my goddamn feelings

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