The Love From Vengeance

257: THROWBACK: BROKEN

LUKE’S POV

FLASHBACK

It was a beautiful summer morning, and I eagerly awaited my grandfather’s arrival. He had promised to take me fishing today, something that we did a lot when I was very young. I was only nineteen currently, rich as hell, but we wanted to enjoy this moment differently. I was excited to spend the day with him and just be in his company.

As soon as I saw his car driving in my direction, I grabbed my fishing gear and ran outside. My grandfather, who had always been there for me, greeted me with a warm smile and a pat on the back.

“Ready to catch some fish, Luke?” he asked, his eyes twinkling with excitement.

“Definitely, Grandpa!” I replied, grinning from ear to ear.

We drove to our favorite fishing spot by the lake, just like we used to when I was a kid. I set up my fishing rod while Grandpa prepared the bait. We sat in silence for a while, enjoying the peacefulness of our surroundings.

After a few minutes, Grandpa broke the silence. “So, how’s school going, Luke?”

“It’s going okay, I guess,” I replied, not wanting to dwell on the subject. School has been tough ever since my parents passed away in a car accident a year ago.

“I miss them, Grandpa,” I blurted out, my voice cracking with emotion.

Grandpa put his hand on my shoulder and looked at me with a sad smile. “I know, Luke. I miss them,

too. But they will always be in our hearts and memories with us.

Tears welled up in my eyes as I remembered the good times I had with my parents. Grandpa handed me a tissue and waited patiently for me to compose myself.

thing that ever happened to me. And you are a part of them.

love and affection..

was grateful to have Grandpa in my life; he had been my rock since my parents‘ deaths. He had always been there for me, comforting me and guiding me through

love you, Grandpa,” I said,

too, Luke. And I will always be here

the rest of the day fishing and talking about everything under the sun. Grandpa shared stories about my parents that I had never heard before. We laughed and reminisced, and

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my sadness and

couldn’t thank Grandpa enough for the wonderful day we had. I knew my parents were looking down

great time today, Grandpa. Thank you,” I

know I love spending time

grateful for having such a loving and caring grandfather. I knew that no matter what, he would always be there for me, just

will always be here for you no matter what

life. And as I went to bed that night, I felt a sense of peace and contentment, knowing that I had my grandpa by my side, and that was all that mattered. Yes, the money was there, but it wasn’t compared to the joy

Lily. She always made the most delicious mac

a warm smile as she placed the plate in front

you, Lily! It looks amazing,” I replied, my mouth

a big bite and closed my eyes in bliss. But my enjoyment was

wrong?” I asked,

to compose herself before answering, “Luke, I

“What

Luke. They were in a car accident. They didn’t

was hearing. My parents couldn’t be gone. They were supposed to come back. from their business trip

leave me,” I said,