The Love From Vengeance

233: RETORTS

ARIEL’S POV

I tiptoed into Janice’s bedroom, careful not to wake her up. She looked so

peaceful, her chest rising and falling gently as she slept. I couldn’t help but smile at the sight of her.

I had gone to the bookstore early this morning to pick up some books for her. Last night, she had been begging me for the latest bestseller, and I couldn’t resist spoiling her. Just when I placed the books on her nightstand, I saw her stir and slowly open her eyes.

“Mom?” She mumbled sleepily, rubbing her eyes.

“Good morning, sweetheart,” I said, brushing a strand of hair away from her face. “Time to wake up.”

She groaned and buried her face in her pillow. “Already? Can’t I sleep for five more minutes?”

I chuckled and sat down on the edge of her bed. “Nope. You have a full day ahead of you. And besides, I have a surprise for you.”

Her eyes widened with excitement. “Really? What is it?”

I handed her the books, and her face lit up. “Oh my gosh, thank you, Mom!” She exclaimed, giving me a quick peck on the lips. “You’re the best.”

I smiled and ruffled her hair. “Anything for my little bookworm. Now, get up and get ready. We’re going out today.”

She sat up and stretched, yawning. “Where are we going?”

“It’s a surprise,” I said, winking at her.

She rolled her eyes playfully. “Fine. I’ll get ready. But I’m not taking a bath.”

I raised an eyebrow at her. “And why not?”

“Because I took one last night.” She shrugged.

I couldn’t help but laugh at her antics. “Nice try, but you still need to take a bath. We don’t want you going out smelling like a skunk.”

see the amusement in her eyes. “Fine,

shower. After that, I

one of my personal favorites. I sufled to myself, knowing that Janice would enjoy it just

the story, I heard a knock on the door. I looked up to see one of the maids standing at the doorway.

Ariel,” she greeted with a smile. “Is there anything

shook my head, “No, thank you. I can

turned to leave, but then she paused and turned back to me. “Oh, I almost forgot. Mrs. Janice’s breakfast is ready. Would you like me to bring it up to her

I think Janice is still in the shower. I’ll take the breakfast up to her when she’s done.”

and left the room, again leaving me to

LUKE’S POV

my great–aunt. Enough is enough! I was sick and tired of

still being rude, aren’t you?” She spat

one asking you that. Where’s the

low. Come

are crazy,

I never

woman who just popped out of nowhere, saying she wants to take the wealth of someone who

chuckled. “You’ve really changed, haven’t you?”

You just never knew me.”

I’m going

you’re not going to

wow. You know what, Luke? Step out

don’t? What are you going

hell did you get the

great–aunt Liliana. I’m not going to lie about that. You were like my grandfather’s best friend, that’s correct. But that doesn’t mean that I’m going

nonsense or do shit here. If you’ve come to this house to live with me, then you better behave yourself. Live in peace, and

wanted to slap me, but I was quick to seize her hand. “You already

to me, young man.”

house and everything I have here; I work day and night for it. I suggest you show some respect, not just to me, but to my late grandfather. I

not to care for me, so why should I care for him?”

for you?” I quizzed her

left his life, and he didn’t even