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.”

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

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

my personal favorites. I sufled to

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

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

“No, thank you. I can

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

I think Janice is still in

nodded and left the room, again leaving me

LUKE’S POV

I 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

you?” She

you

low. Come on, you’re better than

are crazy,

I never

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

really changed, haven’t you?”

never changed. You

now. And trust me, I’m going to change you in different

you’re not going to do any shit.”

wow. You know what, Luke? Step out

What are you going

god, where the hell did you get the nerve?”

Liliana. I’m not going to lie about that. You were like my grandfather’s best friend,

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

slap me, but I was quick to seize her hand. “You already did this. Not

to me, young man.”

it. I suggest you show some respect, not just to me,

that man anyway. He chose not to care

he care for you?”

he didn’t even