The Love From Vengeance

256: THROWBACK: BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS

ARIEL’S POV

FLASHBACK

It was a beautiful summer afternoon. Luke and I were enjoying a picnic in the park while Janice was busy with drama at school.

We were surrounded by lush green trees and colorful flowers, and the sun was shining brightly in the clear blue sky. Lukel was running around, chasing butterflies and laughing uncontrollably. I couldn’t help but smile as I watched him, my heart filled with love and joy.

Suddenly, I heard a thud and turned around to see Lukel lying on the ground, and his face contorted. in pain. I rushed over to him, my heart beating fast with worry.

“Lukel, are you okay?” I asked, panic rising in my voice.

“Mommy, my knee hurts,” he replied, tears welling up in his big brown eyes.

I gently lifted him up and sat him on my lap, examining his knee. It was red and swollen, and there. was a small cut on it. I knew he must have tripped and fallen while chasing the butterflies.

“Don’t worry, sweetheart. Mommy will make it all better,” I said, trying to soothe him.

I reached into my bag and pulled out a first–aid kit. I cleaned the wound with some antiseptic and put

a bandage on it. Lukel winced in pain but bravely held back his tears.

brushing his hair away

not as much as before,” he replied, smiling.

and planted a kiss on his forehead. I couldn’t bear to see him in pain.

such a brave boy, Lukel. Mama is so proud of

admiration.

that my little boy was a fighter, and he would get through this

pain had subsided, and he was back to his usual energetic self. We finished our picnic and decided to head back home. As we walked, Lukel held onto my hand tightly, occasionally stopping to show me a flower or a butterfly he found.

on the couch. I brought

we watch my favorite cartoon?” he asked, his eyes pleading.

make you feel better,” I replied, smiling at his innocent

request.

BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS

cartoon and laughing together. As I looked at my little boy, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for moments like this.

completely healed, and he was back to his usual energetic self. Andre had told me that we would bring Janice home. So I wasn’t worried about that. Lukel and I played

eyes. “Thank you for taking care of me. You’re the best mommy

I kissed his forehead and whispered, “No, Lukel, you’re the best. Mommy loves you and your

My eyes were fixed on the tiny figures running back and forth on the pitch. My heart

go!” she squealed, clapping her hands together in delight. I couldn’t help but smile at the sight of my

us was a sea of colors and sounds: parents shouting encouragement, siblings running around in excitement, and the occasional blast of a referee’s whistle cutting through the air. But all that mattered to me was the sight of Lukel, his tiny feet kicking up dust clouds as

footsteps. I could see the determination in his eyes–the same fierce spirit that had driven him

wonder as she watched her brother weave in and out of the other players, his red jersey a blur of