The Love From Vengeance (Ariel and Luke) novel Chapter 68

68: MY EYES FOUND YOURS

ARIEL’S POV

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“Now you’re telling me that my father’s dead,” I said softly, broken by the sad news, my heart was still moved with anger. “Why didn’t you tell me about this? Why do you have to wait until now?”

“When your father died, I came back to the country to inform you about it, but you were nowhere to be found,” my mom told me.

“Oh, really?” I asked leisurely.

“Yes. I even went to meet Luke, but he told me he had no idea where you went.”

I breathed out deeply, feeling sad about this news. It was really heartbreaking to find out that my father was no more. And all this time, I was angry at my parents. But now that I’ve finally had full knowledge of everything, I don’t think that lividness should still be dwelling within.

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I couldn’t help but let out a deep sigh. “Why mom? Why did dad have to leave the country? I mean, Sir Reynold was a billionaire. He could have helped him with his condition. He could take him to one of the greatest hospitals.”

“I even suggested that to your father, but he refused. I didn’t know what was wrong with him. He just wanted to go to India, and who was I to say no?”

My mom held my hand. “I’m sorry if I offended you in any way.”

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“No, it’s okay,” I told her softly. “I’m the one who should apologize for being rude to you.”

She slowly fixed her hand on my cheek. “I’m sorry for everything, Ariel. But I’m surprised that you’re still married to Luke. I thought the two of you got separated, or something.”

I chuckled. “Yeah, it’s kind of a long story.”

Luke entered the room promptly, and he halted the moment he saw my mother. I did nothing but look at him while he stood still, observing my mom.

When my mom noticed how my eyes were simply fixed in another direction, she turned around. And yes, her eyes met those of Luke’s.

She glanced at me back. “Okay, I think it’s time I leave now; we’ll talk later.”

The both of us smiled at each other before she stood up. My mom tread in Luke’s direction, and as she walked past him, he gave her a cold stare. She left the room anyway.

“What was that?” I asked Luke, and he turned to me.

“What?” He responded with this question.

“That stare you gave my mom, it wasn’t a nice one.”

He laughed. “You and I both know that I don’t like your parents one bit.”

I raised an eyebrow. “Don’t tell me you kept that hatred in your heart all these years.”

“I don’t want to talk about this right now.”

“You’ll have to,” I told him.

“How’s your body? You’re doing okay now?” He queried.

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“You’re trying to change the topic, aren’t you?”

“If you think I’m going to chat with you about your parents, you’re wrong. I just came to take you home. The doctor said you’re physically fit to get your butts off the bed.”

I looked at him for a moment. “He didn’t say that.”

“Well, not in that way,” Luke revealed with a deep voice.

“Exactly.” I nodded. “You know my father’s dead?”

Luke became silent for a few seconds. “What did you just say?”

“It’s my father. He’s dead.”