The Love From Vengeance

399: IN SEARCH OF PEACE

ARIEL’S POV

Feeling unsettled by the nightmare and still wondering about Luke’s whereabouts, I made my way downstairs to the mansion, hoping to find some answers. As I descended the staircase, the early morning light filtered through the windows, bringing out a soft glow over the grand foyer.

Upon reaching the bottom of the stairs, I heard the faint sound of laughter coming from the living room. Curious, I followed the sound and found Ethan and Randy engrossed in a video

game.

“Hey guys,

what are you up to so early in the morning?” I asked, a small smile tugging at the corners of my lips.

They glanced up at me; their faces lit up with excitement. “Morning, Ariel! We’re just playing this awesome game,” Ethan replied, setting his eyes back on the television.

“But Randy’s cheating!” Ethan protested, glaring playfully at his brother.

Randy rolled his eyes, a mischievous grin spreading across his face. “I am not! You just suck at this game, Ethan.”

I chuckled at their banter, feeling a sense of warmth wash over me. Despite the chaos and bullshit of recent events, moments like these reminded me of the simple joys of life.

“Alright, alright, calm down, you two,” I said, stepping closer to them. “Let’s settle this like civilized people. Ethan, Randy, remember the rules we talked about? No cheating, and no fighting.”

They exchanged sheepish looks before nodding in agreement. “Sorry, Ariel,” Randy mumbled, his cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

“It’s okay, guys. Just remember to play fair, okay?” I said, ruffling their hair affectionately.

I couldn’t help but notice Luke’s absence as I looked around the room. “Hey, have either of you seen Luke this morning?” I asked, my brows furrowing in concern.

we haven’t seen him,” Ethan replied,

worry gnaw at my insides. “I just don’t know where

exchanged excited looks, their eyes widening with

SEA

awesome!” Randy exclaimed, a wide grin spreading across

him,” Ethan added, his eyes shining

had to smile at their infectious enthusiasm. Despite everything that had happened, it was heartwarming to see their genuine

trying to hide my own apprehension. “You should get ready for

totally remembered what Janice told

Ariel!” Randy blurted out, giving me a quick hug before rushing off to his room.”

before disappearing down the hallway. Alone in the living room once more, I let out a heavy sigh, feeling a mix of emotions

The questions echoed in my mind, sending a wave of anxiety coursing through me.

living room, lost in my thoughts, I heard the soft footsteps of the mansion’s two maids entering the room. I turned to face them, hoping they might

miss,” one of the maids greeted me with a warm

replied, returning the smile. “Have either of you

one of them spoke up. “Yes, he went outside a little while ago. I believe he’s near the

you, I said to the maids, a mixture

couldn’t help but wonder what Luke might be doing out there. Was

standing there, his gaze fixed on the horizon, seemingly lost in

my footsteps echoing softly on the gravel

running through with concern.

his shoulders slumping slightly. “Not really,” he admitted, his voice dyed with frustration. “I’m finding it so hard to remember anything. It’s like there’s a fog clouding my mind, and no matter how hard I try, I

“It’s okay, Luke. You don’t have to stress yourself out trying to remember everything at once. It’ll come back to

right after I told him that. “I can’t afford to just sit around and wait for my memories to come back. I need to figure out the things that happened while I was still unconscious or whatever. I can’t just be a dumb

a clue.”

I felt a surge of sympathy