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

watched as Janice reluctantly got out of bed and headed to the bathroom to take a shower. After that, I picked up one of the books I

novel, one of my personal favorites. I sufled to myself,

I looked up to see one of the

she greeted with a smile. “Is there

you. I can handle it. But thanks for

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

in the shower.

room, again leaving

LUKE’S POV

get out of here!” I snapped at my great–aunt. Enough is enough! I was sick and tired of her

are still being rude, aren’t you?” She spat back. “Where’s the respect?”

asking you that. Where’s the

Come on,

crazy, Luke.”

I never

of nowhere, saying she wants to take the wealth of someone

chuckled. “You’ve really changed,

I never changed. You

me, I’m going to change you in

you’re not going to do any shit.”

what, Luke? Step out

I don’t? What are you going to do about

did

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

to this house to live with me, then you better behave yourself. Live in peace, and I

I was quick to seize her hand.

to

is my house and everything I have here; I work day and night for it. I suggest you show some respect, not just

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

How didn’t he care for you?” I

and he didn’t even bother to look for