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.”

could see the amusement in her eyes. “Fine, fine. I’ll take a quick

reluctantly got out of bed and headed to the bathroom to take a shower. After that, I picked up one of the books I had bought for her

was a fantasy novel, one of my personal favorites. I sufled to myself, knowing that Janice would enjoy it just as much.

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

Ariel,” she greeted with a smile.

shook my head, “No, thank you. I

back to me. “Oh, I almost forgot. Mrs. Janice’s breakfast is

Janice is still in

room, again leaving me

LUKE’S POV

you get out of here!” I snapped at my great–aunt. Enough is enough! I was sick and tired of her irritating presence. Right now, I just wanted her to get the hell out of my

being rude, aren’t you?” She spat back.

be the one asking you that. Where’s

stoop this low. Come on, you’re

crazy, Luke.”

I never

she wants

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

You

And trust me, I’m going to

to be rude, but you’re not

Luke? Step out of

you going

the hell did

great–aunt Liliana. I’m not going to lie about that. You were like my grandfather’s

come to this house to live with me, then you better behave yourself. Live in peace, and I don’t want any trouble, I

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

listen to me, young man.”

for it. I suggest

that man anyway. He chose not to care for me, so why should I care for him?”

How didn’t he care for

he didn’t even bother