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

and headed to the bathroom to take a shower. After that, I

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

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

greeted with a smile. “Is there anything I can help you with?”

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

to leave, but then she paused and turned back to me. “Oh, I almost

once again. But I think Janice is still in the shower. I’ll take the breakfast up to her when she’s done.”

and left the room,

LUKE’S POV

get out of here!” I snapped at my great–aunt. Enough is enough! I

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

you that. Where’s the respect

stoop this low. Come on, you’re better

are crazy, Luke.”

I never

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

chuckled. “You’ve really

I never changed. You just

trust me, I’m going to change you

be rude, but you’re not going to

Luke?

if I don’t? What are you going

did you

to lie about that. You were like my grandfather’s best friend, that’s correct.

this house to live with me, then you better behave

I was quick to seize her hand. “You already did this. Not again.”

listen to

I suggest you show some respect, not just to

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

How didn’t he care for

he didn’t even bother