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.”

amusement in her eyes. “Fine, fine.

and headed to the bathroom to take a shower. After that, I picked up one of the books I had bought

novel, one of my personal favorites.

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

she greeted with a smile. “Is there anything I

thank you. I can handle it.

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

think Janice is still in the shower.

the room,

LUKE’S POV

you don’t want any more insults, 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 wanted her to get the hell out

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

should be the one asking you that. Where’s the

stoop this low. Come on, you’re better than that.”

are crazy,

I never

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

chuckled. “You’ve really

never changed. You just never knew me.”

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

but you’re not

wow. You know what, Luke?

you going to

did you

about that. You were like my grandfather’s

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 peace, and I don’t want any trouble, I

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

to

night for it. I suggest

really care about that man anyway. He chose not to care

for

left his life, and he didn’t even