670: HERE FOR YOU

ARIEL'S POV "What are you doing here, Andre?" Luke asked Andre, his tone was edged with suspicion. "It's none of your business," I interjected, feeling increasingly frustrated by Luke's intrusion. Andre stepped forward, placing a hand on my shoulder. "We were just watching a movie," he explained, his voice calm and measured. "I think you should leave." Luke's face darkened. "I'm not going anywhere." "Yes, you are," Andre insisted, his voice hardening. "You're upsetting, Ariel, and I won't let that happen." Luke let out a bitter laugh. "Oh, so now you're her protector? You think you can just swoop in and take my place?" "There's no place to take, Luke," I uttered. We're not together anymore. You need to accept that and move on." "I can see what you're doing around here," Luke snapped, turning his attention back to Andre. "You're trying to steal Ariel away from me, but I won't let you." "I'm not stealing anyone," Andre replied, his voice steady. "Ariel is her own person, and she