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, his brow creased in confusion. “Is he back from the hospital

back,” I confirmed, feeling a pang of worry gnaw at my insides. “I

their eyes widening with anticipation.

SEA

exclaimed, a wide grin

him,” Ethan added, his eyes

Despite everything that had happened, it was heartwarming to see their

to hide my own apprehension. “You should get ready for school now. Oh

Janice told me last

both nodded eagerly. “Yep, no school today! Thanks, Ariel!” Randy blurted out, giving me a quick

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

Why did he leave without telling me? The questions

in the 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

maids greeted me

“Have

outside a little while ago. I believe he’s near the gates with Marcus,” she

my brows in surprise. Luke had gone outside. That was unexpected. “Thank you, I said to the maids, a mixture of curiosity

be doing out

the horizon, seemingly lost in thought. Marcus, the gateman, stood nearby, watching over him

softly on the gravel path. Luke turned to look

him softly, my voice running through

dyed with frustration. “I’m finding it so hard to remember anything. It’s like there’s a fog clouding my mind, and

don’t have

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

a clue.”

and I felt a surge of