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.

part of them. They will always be proud of you, no

love and affection..

hold back my tears. I 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, hugging him

too, Luke. And I will always be here for you, no

stories about my parents that I had never heard before. We laughed and reminisced, and for a

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about my sadness and just enjoyed being in

set, we packed up our things and headed back home. I couldn’t thank Grandpa enough for the wonderful day we had. I knew my parents were looking down on us, happy to see us

great time today, Grandpa. Thank you,” I said, breaking the silence

Luke. You know I love spending time with you,” he replied,

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

be here for you no matter what happens. And your parents will always be

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 and love this man gave me occasionally. Well, he was

eagerly waiting to be served my favorite dish by the maid, Lily. She always made the most delicious mac and cheese; I couldn’t wait to dig

a warm smile as she placed

amazing,” I replied, my mouth

big bite and closed my eyes in bliss. But my enjoyment was short–lived

wrong?” I

tears and tried to compose herself before answering, “Luke, I have some

“What is it,

a car accident. They didn’t make it,” she said, her voice

what I was hearing. My parents couldn’t be gone. They were supposed to

They can’t leave me,”