The Love From Vengeance

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ARIEL’S POV

I never knew life could get this twisted. Growing up, I always thought life was supposed to be a certain way. I had expectations of what my future would look like,

than smooth sailing.

But as I got older, I realized that thing doesn’t alway and I never imagined it being anything other

go

of our

live plann

There are unexpected twists and

turns that can completely change the course And now, looking back, I can see that my life. turns that can completely change the course o was always meant to be like this.

These challenges and obstacles were meant to shape me into the person I am today. They taught me valuable lessons and have made me stronger and more resilient. I may not have chosen this path for myself, but I have come to accept it and embrace it. I never knew life could get this twisted, but I wouldn’t could get this twisted, but I wouldn’t

change it for anything.

For the two days prior, I had been at the hospital with Luke, refusing to leave his side. Seeing him in that vulnerable state, unable to remember anything, was heartbreaking.

I did my best to help him regain his memories, constantly reminding him of our shared experiences and inside jokes. I told him stories of our adventures and showed him pictures of our happy moments

together.

It was a difficult and emotionally draining experience, but I was determined to help him remember the regain his memories, and we would be able to create new one’s together. Until then, I would continue to stand by his side and be his support system through that challenging time.

person he used to be. I knew that with time and patience, he would eventuall

I approached Luke’s room, and a whirlwind of emotions churned inside me. I took a deep breath to steady e. I took a deep breath to steady myself before pushing the door open. Luke was sitting up in bed, his gaze fixed on some distant point, lost in thought, I’d say.

“Luke,” I said softly, stepping closer to him.

He turned his head slowly, his eyes meeting mine. “Hey,” he replied, his voice quiet.

I took a seat beside him on the bed, and technically, my heart was pounding in my chest. “Luke, I have some news,” I began, trying to keep my voice kinda steady. Yeah, steady.

looked at me expectantly, waiting for me to

doctor said you’re physically fit to leave the hospital,” I said, watching his

by a hint of confusion. “Leave the hospital? But why? I thought I was supposed to stay here until I remembered

a reassuring squeeze. “Luke, staying here won’t necessarily help you regain your memories faster. Sometimes,

your house?”

my lips. “Yes, I think it’s time. Besides, I’ve missed having you

he

flooded through me, and I couldn’t help but wrap my

me, and I promise you

me close for a moment before pulling away. Yeah, he

actually.

no way you can lie in a

him, staring at his innocent

back to reality as

I responded immediately. “But, Luke, I have to ask

“You can

don’t like, all for

But then he

much. It’s just a

me a skeptical look. “Are you sure

asking

shook his head. “I don’t

that question?” I cut

his hand slowly were, “Well…I can’t say anything. I can’t

replied inaudibly, looking in a

I

at him right away. “Say

way I would get married to someone I don’t

really?” I asked, raising an eyebrow. “What if your grandfather forces

sigh and looked at me. “Why

Does this man know that his grandfather, Sir Reynold, was

that Sir Reynold was still alive, living

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