578: CORRECTIONS

ARIEL'S POV "I know I don't deserve your trust, Ariel," Gustavo said, his eyes pleading with me. "But please, believe me when I say that I don't want to see you get hurt. I never wanted to hurt your mother either. I was foolish, and I made a terrible mistake." He paused, his face contorting with emotion. "I’m living with the guilt, Ariel. And now, knowing that Luke attacked me… I don't want you to be next. I couldn't live with myself if something happened to you." "Luke is not a killer; you're just talking shit, Gustavo!" I snapped, getting up. "And I don't want you to keep up with this nonsense, or else I'll have to beat you up myself." Gustavo’s jaw dropped at my sudden outburst, and he recoiled as if I’d struck him. His eyes widened in shock. "Ariel, I’m just telling you my opinion," he protested. "I know Luke’s your husband, but don’t you see what he’s capable of? He nearly killed me!" I slammed my hand down on the table, making the dishes rattle. "I’m warning you, Gustavo,"