606: MAKING THIS WORK

ARIEL'S POV "Yes, Ariel, a chance," Laura told me, with my eyes still fixed on her. "Now, I know what he did was incredibly hurtful, and it's completely understandable that you're wary of trusting him again. But sometimes, people make mistakes. And it sounds like Luke is genuinely sorry for what he did and wants to make things right." I sighed, her words still resounding in my head. "But how can I trust that he won't do it again? How can I know that he's really changed?" "You can't know for sure, Ariel. But that's where the chance comes in. You can give him the opportunity to prove himself to you," she spoke. "Set boundaries and expectations for what you need from him to rebuild that trust. And if he's willing to do the work, then maybe there's hope for your relationship yet." "I don't know, Laura. It just feels so risky," I admitted. "It is risky, there's no doubt about that. But you have to ask yourself if it's worth it, if your love for Luke is strong enough to take that chance