451: RIFT UNFOLDING

ARIEL'S POV Luke's expression shifted, his brows furrowing in apparent confusion. "What do you mean?" "I mean, I want a perfect explanation for what I saw," I replied, my tone firm but tinged with uncertainty. Luke's eyes narrowed as a flicker of irritation flashed across his features. "Are you saying you don't trust me?" he demanded, his voice rising slightly. "I trust you, Luke. But I just want to hear your side of the story." Luke scoffed, his frustration evident. "If you trusted me, you wouldn't be questioning me like this." "Luke, calm down," I urged. "Don't misunderstand me." However, Luke's temper seemed to only increase. "How can I calm down when my own wife doesn't trust me?" "What's your problem, Luke?" I demanded that my frustration come out of me. "Is it wrong for me to ask?" Luke's jaw tightened, his expression hardening. "The fact that you're even asking me this implies that you think I'm cheating on you," he accused, his tone sharp with hurt. "That's nonsense,