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?”

who makes the choice, since

wouldn’t actually be a bad idea.”

was going to handle this situation. It was

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 add to their

I gathered my courage and spoke

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etched in their expressions. “What is it, Arlel? What’s wrong?”

bracing myself for their reaction. “I’ve made a decision,” I began, my voice trembling.

but stunned silence in the room. “Ariel, are you sure about this?” My dad asked, as

now is just so annoying. But anyway, I would just have to

“Yes, Dad. This is what you wanted,

mine for any sign of doubt. “But, sweetheart,

said no? What were they going to do? Were they going to put an end

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

fine, Mom, I’ll do whatever it takes to make

glance, clearly still processing my

fine with this?” My dad looked

I’m sure. That’s what

is, Ariel,” he replied silently, closing both of his

it’s settled. I’ll get married to

and walked away, leaving my

and I couldn’t shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the air. But despite the doubts swirling in my mind, I knew that I had made my decision. And now, I would have

the consequences.

LUKE’S POV

the hotel, and Ariel’s image dominated my thoughts. Even though there was

was more to her than met the eye. Her sincerity in wanting to help her family hinted at a deeper motivation,

going to change my goddamn feelings about her. She wanted money, and

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