The Love From Vengeance

199: NEED NO NONSENSE

LUKE’S POV

We all stood there, waiting for the doctor’s response. I was trying to figure out what this terrible news was, and I hoped it wasn’t what I was thinking,

The doctor hesitated before continuing, his eyes filled with sadness. “I’m sorry to say this, but your daughter has lost her baby. It appears that the fall caused her to miscarry.”

Veronica gasped, and Manuel covered his mouth in shock. I felt my heart drop to my stomach.

“I’m sorry; we did everything we could,” the doctor said softly.

Veronica burst into tears, and Manuel hugged her tightly. I stood there, feeling a mix of emotions. Guilt, regret, and sadness consumed me. I should have been more attentive to Tiffany’s needs; I should have been there for her.

“Can we see her?” Veronica asked after composing herself.

“Yes, but she’s still very weak. She needs rest, and we’ll be monitoring her closely,” the doctor replied.

We followed the doctor to Tiffany’s room and saw her lying in the hospital bed, looking pale and weak. Her eyes were red and swollen from crying. I approached her cautiously, not knowing what to

say.

“Tiffany,” I spoke her name softly, but she didn’t glance at me. “I’m…. sorry.”

She looked at me with tears in her eyes and whispered, “It’s okay, Luke. It wasn’t your fault.”

“Tiffany is my daughter,” Veronica cried. “Seeing you like this is really painful, and having knowledge of the death of that child is just so… I don’t even know what to say.”

“You don’t have to cry too much, mom. Everything will be alright.”

“I know everything will be alright, Tiffany. But this moment is too painful. Let me drown in tears, please.”

into my ears before leaving the

my expression filled with sadness. But then I left as well. Manuel had his hands in his pocket, and as I approached him, I could see the look on his face directed at

that you want to talk about?” I asked

happy now, aren’t you?”

I be happy? I just

what

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a crazy look, not even knowing the words to use at the moment. “Okay, you are clearly

“No, I’m not.”

“Yes, you are.”

“You didn’t want to get married to Tiffany in the first place. You didn’t even like the fact that she was pregnant for you, am

I was not quite happy learning that

You never wanted to be by her side. Now you’ve seen the perfect

you. But I’m going

face because I’m telling the truth? Don’t think that

scare me.”

out, and I was ready to take full responsibility for the child. Do you think I’m that heartless or cold–blooded that I would love it when someone died all because of my selfish needs? You don’t even know what’s happening in my life. Right now, I should be the saddest person on earth. I lost my son, and I can’t find my wife or my daughter. My building burned down, and now the baby I’m expecting is dead. What do you think of that, huh? Now, if you don’t have anything better to say, excuse

into my car and sat down, letting out a deep sigh. I was so confused I didn’t even know what to do. The darkness was just falling upon me, striking and hitting

The air was thick with the scent of alcohol and sweat, and the dim lighting cast shadows that danced to

way through the crowded space, the music grew louder, pulsating through my body. A band was on stage, their instruments blaring as they played with infectious energy. The lead singer’s voice soared above the noise,

surveyed the crowd. There were people of all shapes and sizes dressed in an

illuminated a figure on a small stage in the corner. It was

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drawing everyone’s attention as she poured her heart out into the music. And when the song reached its climax, the room fell silent, the only

the air.

bowing graciously before disappearing into the shadows. A new act took the stage: a group of dancers, their bodies moving in perfect synchrony to the pounding beat of the music. I watched in

stage, each one more mesmerizing than the last. There were jugglers and fireeaters, magicians and poets, all showcasing their talents with a passion that was infectious. The energy in the room was electric, crackling with creativity and emotion. Then, this lady approached