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.

that ever happened to me. And you are a part of them. They will always be proud of you, no matter where they are,” Grandpa said, his voice

love and affection..

Grandpa in my life; he had been my rock since my parents‘ deaths. He had always

Grandpa,” I said,

always be here for you, no matter what,” he replied,

shared stories about my parents that I

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my sadness and just enjoyed being in the present

couldn’t thank Grandpa enough for the wonderful day we had. I

Thank you,” I said, breaking the silence in the

time with you,” he replied, smiling

caring grandfather. I knew that no matter what, he would always be there for me, just like my parents would have been. And that though brought me comfort

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

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 and love this man gave me occasionally. Well, he was also the one who gave me

in my parents‘ grand mansion, 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

you go, Luke,” Lily said with a warm smile as she placed the plate in front of

I replied, my mouth

big bite and closed my eyes in bliss. But my enjoyment was short–lived when I heard another maid, Farana, sobbing as

what’s wrong?” I asked,

and tried to compose herself

fear. “What

accident. They didn’t make it,” she said,

parents couldn’t be gone. They were supposed to come back. from their business trip today. They promised to bring me

can’t be true. They can’t leave me,”