224: HERE FOR YOU

LUKE'S POV And the face was familiar—so familiar that it took me a moment to register who it was. And then it hit me—it was Ariel's daughter, my daughter, Janice. My heart sank as I saw her in such a vulnerable state—her hands tied, her hair messy, and a look of fear in her eyes. I couldn't believe that she was in this situation, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of guilt for not being there to protect her the whole time. Seeing her like this broke my heart, and I knew I had to do everything in my power to keep her safe. Quite horrific! They pushed Janice to the ground with a force that made her land with a loud thud. But my shock quickly turned to anger as I saw her struggle to stand up. Yes, indeed, her legs and hands were tied. The sight of her helplessness fueled a rage within me, as I wanted to break free and confront those responsible for her suffering. It was a feeling of intense anger and frustration, knowing that I couldn't do anything to help Janice at that moment. But i