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

friend wouldn’t actually

a deep breath, still thinking about how I was going to handle this situation. It was really messy, and I hoped all

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

I gathered my courage and

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in their expressions. “What is it, Arlel? What’s wrong?” My mom asked, her voice filled

deep breath, bracing myself for their reaction. “I’ve made a decision,”

in the room. “Ariel, are you sure about

these people think things through. Everything right now is just so annoying. But anyway, I would just have to go on with

Dad. This is what you wanted, right?

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

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

person around here. So if marrying Luke would make these people happy and bring their business back to stability, then I was ready to follow through with

do whatever it takes to make the business

a worried glance, clearly

this?” My dad looked at me pretty

I’m sure. That’s what you want, right?”

it is, Ariel,” he replied silently, closing

it’s settled. I’ll get married to Luke

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

room, 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 to live with

the consequences.

LUKE’S POV

image dominated my thoughts. Even though there was

eye. Her sincerity in wanting to help her family hinted at

goddamn feelings

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