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, fine. I’ll take a quick shower.”

a shower. After that, I picked up one of the books I had bought for her

a fantasy novel, one of my personal favorites. I

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

with a smile.

my head, “No, thank you. I can handle it. But thanks

turned back to me. “Oh, I almost forgot. Mrs. Janice’s breakfast is ready. Would you like me to

laughed silently. “Thank you, once again. But I think Janice is still in the

the room, again leaving

LUKE’S POV

suggest 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

aren’t you?” She

you that. Where’s the respect great–aunt?

low. Come

are crazy,

I never

out of nowhere, saying she wants to take the wealth of someone who has been

really changed, haven’t you?”

never changed. You just never knew

I’m going to change

need to be rude, but you’re not going to

what, Luke? Step out of the

you

the hell did

are family, great–aunt Liliana. I’m not going to lie about that. You were like my

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

hand. “You

listen to me, young

to me. This is my 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 believe he wouldn’t want you doing

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

for you?” I quizzed her instantaneously.

didn’t even