The Love From Vengeance

RIEL’S POV

I opened the door, only to see a group of little children. They looked like they had not eaten for days, with messy hair and pale faces. They were even wearing torn clothes, and I couldn’t help but feel sorry for them. They seemed to have no one to take care of them.

“Good afternoon, miss,” one of the children greeted, her tone low and soft. She was the one standing close to the door, while the others stood behind her.

“Afternoon, sweetheart.” I squatted with a huge smile. “What is your name?” I gently touched the little girl’s cheek.

“Chloe,” she answered.

“Okay, Chloe. It’s nice to meet you.” I took my hands off her face, still smiling at her. “May I please know why you all have come to my house?”

“We’re really hungry, miss,” she answered softly. “We have no food to eat, so we thought if we came to you, you might find us something to eat. You don’t have to give us that much. Even if it’s just one piece of a cookie, we would appreciate it so much.”

“One piece of a cookie? How is that going to satisfy each and every one of you?” I asked in wonder.

“We’ll share it among ourselves, miss.”

“Wow,” I whispered to myself, absolutely surprised. “Do you guys have parents?”

“No, we don’t. We’re all orphans wandering around the streets,” Chloe responded.

I felt so sad for them; it was really touching. I couldn’t let these children starve; I just couldn’t. I wasn’t even going to scold them or whatever. I’d make sure they eat until they are full. And I could also let them live in this house. Andre wouldn’t get angry with this; he was a kind-

hearted person, so I knew we were on the same page.

“Okay then.” I got to my feet. “All of you, come inside.” 1 opened the door wide for them.

out so much happiness in his tone. “You want all of us to come

“Is that a bad idea?” I raised an eyebrow at

“No, no,” he replied.

all of you!” I stepped back. With a clamorous shout of glee, they all rushed inside

closed the door, unable to stop smiling at them. I adored little children since

take good care of them, why should I reject

LUKE’S POV

just say?” My grandfather quizzed me, and trust me,

me too. If I’m going to get married to someone,

body!” He shouted right away. “You shall

why, grandpa? What wrong did she

girl will never be welcomed into the Reynold family as long as I’m still

heart.

exclaimed. “What’s

on the ground, and I rushed down to hold him, as did

around my grandfather’s chest. “But he’s not dead.

“Come on, let’s go.”

car, and we drove off. When we arrived at the hospital, the nurses assisted us in

was pretty sure none of this would have happened. I didn’t know what he saw in her, but his blindness for her had translated into his hatred for

you think he’s going to

what he says if he recovers from this. I’ll

of my grandfather. If I decide to follow my grandfather, I’ll only end up breaking Harriet’s heart. And if I decide

ARIEL’S POV

watching these little children enjoy their dish, all seated