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

bit, but not as much as before,” he replied,

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

Mama is so proud of you,” I said, my voice filled

admiration.

sparkling with happiness. I knew that my little boy was a fighter, and he would get through

We finished our picnic and decided to head back home. As we walked, Lukel held

the couch. I brought him

cartoon?” he asked, his eyes pleading.

do anything to make you feel better,” I replied, smiling at his

request.

THROWBACK BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS

help but feel grateful for moments like this. Moments where I could take care of him and make him feel better. Moments

injury had 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 games, read

you for taking care of me.

Lukel, you’re the best. Mommy loves you and your sister more than anything in

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

down with excitement, her little face alive with joy as she cheered for her twin brother. “Go, Lukel, go!” she squealed, clapping her hands together in delight. I couldn’t help but smile

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

my breath with every near miss, my heart pounding in time with Lukel’s quick footsteps. I could see the determination in his eyes–the same fierce spirit that had driven him since

Janice clutched my hand tightly, her eyes wide with wonder as she watched her brother weave in and out of the other players, his