The Love From Vengeance

397: THE STRUGGLE WITHIN

ARIEL’S POV

After my mother’s calm words, I took a deep breath before I finally spoke, “It’s about Luke.”

“It’s what about Luke?” She inquired, raising an eyebrow.

“He finally regained consciousness; that’s great. But unfortunately, he lost his memory,” revealed.

Hearing my words, her eyes widened. “Luke lost his memory.”

“Yes,

the doctor had to let me know that the car accident was serious, and it erased a lot of things from his head for a lot of people, including me and Janice.”

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My mother nodded. “Hold on. So now you’re telling me that Luke doesn’t know you’re his wife.”

“I did tell him and try to make him recall things, but instead, his head just started hurting, and boom, he blacked out. So now, I really need to be careful.”

“Wow, that’s really painful,” she stated, shaking her head.

“I know, and I’m trying my very best not to stress him at the moment, keeping him away from people so they don’t start talking too much. I don’t want him to experience intense pain anymore.

“But you do know you’ll have to tell him everything, right?” She arched her brow in

response.

“I know; that’s why I brought him to this mansion.”

“I think it’s best you start telling him everything now.”

“I will, but not tonight.“He might start feeling some pain and lose consciousness. I’m not up for that, trust me.

“It’s all part of the process,” she said to me.

a

I responded. I sighed, feeling the weight of the situation pressing on me. “I just don’t know how to approach

on my shoulder. “I understand, Ariel. But sooner or later, he’ll have to face reality. And it’s better he hears it

I know,” I murmured, running a hand through my hair in frustration. “I just don’t want to overwhelm

to know the truth,” she

“You’re right. “I’ll find the right time and approach to talk to

remember, I’m here for

managed a weak smile and was grateful for her unwavering support. “Thanks, Mom. I really

what. And that’s everything that matters. When you’re down, I’m down. And when you’re happy, I’m happy. I have a smile on my face. I see you with a smile on your face.

and I couldn’t hold back a

“You don’t have to keep on thanking me, Ariel. I believe in you. You’re stronger than you think. Don’t ever let the doubts overshadow you. One thing I’ve come to know so far is that you are

processing the words. “Wow, I

me, thank you,” she interrupted me.

chuckled, shaking my head.

“Goodnight,” she said.

I thought you were going to spend the

going to my apartment now. There’s no need for you to worry. Just take care of yourself and Luke.

uttered in a whisper. “Goodnight.”

couch. With my arms stretched wide, I let out a deep sigh. I didn’t even know the time I

were

helpers couldn’t even inform me about

yawning, and with sleepy eyes, I walked upstairs. The mansion was really quiet, with everyone asleep,

again. I put my fingers on the doorknob, and I tried opening it, but I realized I couldn’t. Luke had locked it from

Oh crap!

I could be lucky. But nope, it was

time. I did not like this

I started knocking on the door. “Are you

my voice growing more urgent. “Luke, are you there? Open

no sound from inside the room. Frustration mixed with exhaustion as I leaned against the door, feeling the load

to the floor, resting my back against the door. My eyelids. drooped as I fought to

about to succumb to sleep, the door suddenly creaked open, catching me off guard. I yelped in surprise as I tumbled backward into the room, landing in a heap on

wrap around me, preventing me from falling further. My heart raced as I looked up, bleary–eyed, to see Luke’s concerned face. hovering above