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.

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carefully,” I responded. I sighed, feeling the weight of the situation pressing on me. “I just don’t know how to approach it, Mom. It’s like walking on a tightrope, trying not to

But sooner or later,

murmured, running a hand through my hair in frustration. “I just

true, but he also deserves to know the

words. “You’re right. “I’ll find the right time

smile. “And remember, I’m here for you every step of the

smile and was grateful for her unwavering support. “Thanks,

stick together, no matter 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. I’ll always

were really beautiful, and I

affectionately. “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

a moment, simply processing the words. “Wow, I don’t know what to say. That was actually beautiful. Than…”

you,” she interrupted

shaking my

“Goodnight,” she said.

you were

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

uttered in a whisper. “Goodnight.”

walked away from me. I watched her as she left and buried myself on the couch. With my arms stretched wide, I let out a deep sigh. I didn’t even know

lights in the living room were off when I opened

even inform me about

walked upstairs. The mansion was really quiet, with everyone asleep, as I headed to my room.

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

Oh crap!

opening it several times to see if I could be

the third time. I did

louder than the first, as I

on the door, my voice growing more urgent.

with exhaustion as I leaned against the door, feeling the load

My eyelids. drooped as I fought to

door suddenly creaked open, catching me off guard. I

arms wrap around me, preventing me from falling further. My heart raced as I looked up, bleary–eyed,