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

from a friend wouldn’t actually be

a deep breath, still thinking about how I was going to handle

atmosphere seemed heavy with strain, and I knew that whatever I was about to

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

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at me, concern etched in their expressions. “What is it, Arlel? What’s wrong?” My mom asked, her

a decision,” I began, my voice trembling. slightly. “I’m going

and for a moment, there was nothing but stunned silence in the room. “Ariel, are you sure about this?” My dad asked, as if this

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

nodded. “Yes, Dad. This is what you wanted, right? To save the

hand, her eyes searching mine for any

if I said no? What were they going to do? Were they going to put

if marrying Luke would make these people happy and bring their business back to stability, then

smile. “It’s fine, Mom, I’ll do whatever it takes to make the business great

clearly still processing my sudden

you’re fine with this?” My dad looked at

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

silently,

married to Luke

walked away, leaving my parents behind in a state

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

the consequences.

LUKE’S POV

dominated my thoughts. Even though there was turmoil surrounding her, her

eye. Her sincerity in wanting

goddamn feelings

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