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.”

her eyes. “Fine, fine. I’ll take a

got out of bed and headed to the bathroom to take a shower. After

pages. It was a fantasy novel, one of my personal favorites.

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

with a smile. “Is there anything I can help

shook my head, “No, thank you. I

nodded and turned to leave, but then she paused and turned back to me. “Oh, I almost forgot. Mrs. Janice’s breakfast

in

maid nodded and left the room, again leaving me

LUKE’S POV

more insults, I suggest you get out of here!” I snapped at my great–aunt. Enough is enough! I

being rude, aren’t you?”

asking you that. Where’s the

this low. Come on, you’re better

crazy, Luke.”

I never

saying she wants to take the wealth of someone who has been working

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

never changed. You

do now. And trust me, I’m going to change

you’re not going

Luke? Step out

you going to do about that?”

god, where the hell did you get the

going to lie about that. You were like my

or do shit here. If you’ve come to this house to live with me, then you better

to seize her hand. “You already did this. Not again.” I shoved her hand off.

to me, young

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

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

How didn’t he care for you?” I quizzed her

life, and he didn’t even bother to look for me.”